Eddie King (musician)
| Eddie King (musician) | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Edward Lewis Davis Milton |
| Born | April 21, 1938 Talladega, Alabama, United States |
| Died | March 14, 2012 (aged 73) Peoria, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Late 1950s–2012 |
| Labels | J.O.B. Records, Black Magic, Roesch |
Eddie King (April 21, 1938 – March 14, 2012) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Living Blues magazine stated that "King is a potent singer and player with a raw, gospel-tinged voice and an aggressive, thick-toned guitar sound". He was noted as creating a "straightforward style, after Freddie King and Little Milton".