King, Freddie

King, Freddie Freddie Christian, 3 September 1934; Gilmer, TX – 28 December 1976; Dallas, TX Guitarist and singer. He was born Freddie Christian, but later adopted his mother’s maiden name as his professional name, styling himself Freddy until sometime in the mid-1960s, and thereafter Freddie. He claimed that his playing reflected both his country and city influences. At well over six feet and with a bulk to match, he cut an impressive figure on stage with his trademark Gibson guitars, and was…