Albert King - Blues Power | Live at Fillmore East (1970)

Albert King unleashes the full force of his unmistakable electric blues sound with a commanding performance of “Blues Power” at New York City’s legendary Fillmore East. Armed with his signature left-handed guitar style, towering bends, and deeply expressive vocals, King turns the extended performance into a masterclass in tension, release, and improvisation. This is the raw, hard-hitting sound that made him one of the most influential guitarists in blues and rock history. Recorded on September 23, 1970, the performance was part of a concert filmed at the Fillmore East for the television special Welcome to Fillmore East. The program also featured the Byrds, Van Morrison, the Elvin Bishop Group, and Sha Na Na, capturing the blues, rock, soul, and counterculture energy that defined the celebrated New York venue. 🎤 Albert King - vocals 🎸 Albert King - electric guitar 📅 September 23, 1970 📍 Fillmore East, New York City “Blues Power” was first featured on King’s landmark 1968 concert album Live Wire/Blues Power, recorded during his first headlining engagement at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium. That album helped establish King as a commanding live performer capable of connecting traditional blues with the emerging rock audience. Albert King was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, while his influential 1967 album Born Under a Bad Sign entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Did You Know? • Albert King played a right-handed guitar flipped over and strung for his left-handed technique, contributing to his distinctive bending style. • Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and John Mayer are among the guitarists recognized for drawing influence from King’s sound. • The Fillmore East operated for only three years, from 1968 to 1971, but became one of the defining American concert venues of its era. #AlbertKing #BluesPower #ElectricBlues