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King George
Blues / Afro-beat / Reggae



Gothenburg, and All over Europe!, Västra Götalands län
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Member Since2/1/2007
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Sounds LikeKing Georges music has a modern sound, but the true blues roots always shine through. Blues is one of the music styles that are hardest to define, as many traditional blues musicians also do experimental music, but blues is a feeling you have in the body and it can be performed in many different ways.
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King George grew up in Virginia in the American South. In the sixties, he moved up to New York and started singing in Harlem clubs. In 1965 he performed at the legendary Apollo Theatre. King George was also going around clubs like Small's Paradise in Harlem, jamming with the King Curtis Band, Ray Charles' band, and Curtis Knight. His band featured Jimi Hendrix at the time. This is when Jimi and George really became friends. They had worked together before, for example during the recording of "Have Mercy". At this time they all lived in the same building on upper west side in New York and hung around the clubs in the Village. At that time Jimi Hendrix had not yet became famous. One night when King George performed at a club, a Scandinavian agent heard him sing, and offered him a contract to sing in Europe with a band by the name of Harlem Kiddies. This was the first black rhytm'n'bluesband that came to Europe from the States. Meanwhile Jimi Hendrix was brought to Europe and George and Jimi’s’ friendship continued there. Last time George saw Jimi Hendrix at a concert at Gröna Lund in Stockholm just one week before he died. King George has worked as a solo artist with a great number of musicians and groups, both in Europe and in The States, but meanwhile he has always had an own group. After Harlem Kiddies broke up he formed King George Discovery and later The King George Bluesology, also known as The KGB. During the years he has made several records and tours. King George is now based in Gothenburg, Sweden and the cooperation with Swedish musicians like Peps Persson, Tottas Bluesband, Ulf Wakenius, Tony Ellis, Conny Sjökvist and Kjell Jansson has contributed to his special way of mixing different types of music. Even if this is the basic setting of the group they often bring special guest artists such as different horn players, keyboard players or percussionists. That's one of the reasons why one KGB concert never is like another. The band develops constantly and the improvisation with local musicians is often a big part of the performance. Bluesology is one of King Georges many project. He is also a member of the R&B band Black Moses which had a few hits played on MTV. He also made a single called "Funky Kinda Groove" which went up on the dance charts in Scandinavia. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Inge

Inge



Dec 24 2009 2:20 PM

I wish you a Merry Christmas from Germany!

Inge


 



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Dec 3 2009 11:48 AM

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Nov 23 2009 9:44 AM

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Nov 1 2009 9:03 AM

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Oct 22 2009 12:12 AM





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blablablues

blablablues



Oct 20 2009 4:54 AM

hi sr this message is to tell you that we have new songs in our player in myspace.
we remember jamms with you and need that
hace a nice day and long life to you and the blues

Cristian rocha

blablablues BLUES FROM URUGUAY
James Gale

James Gale



Sep 25 2009 10:09 PM

Hi King, and thanks for picking up my friend request here. Sorry 'bout the delay in acknowledging that - don't know where the time goes... Anyway, as I said with the request, you sound blody magnificent and I hope I can get to see and hear you live before too long!
all the best
James

JG at Soul Food Café, Brest, Bretagne, France

Inge

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Mike Wilde

Mike Wilde



Aug 14 2009 2:42 AM

Greetings from Sydney !!
How..s your summer going ?
mw
inge tillberg

inge tillberg



Aug 7 2009 10:11 AM

Hi King!Kul att läsa din biografi om dig o jimi har en del fina bilder från tiden1968-70 såg han live trevlig sommar Inge
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Jul 11 2009 12:50 AM


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Jubilados del Rocanrol

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Jun 30 2009 2:30 AM


WINDJAMMER'S

WINDJAMMER'S



May 29 2009 10:00 AM

Hello
many thanks from France
for the add it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

Friendships

Gihem for Windjammer's

Inge

Inge



May 28 2009 4:50 PM

Thank you for the request and the best wishes from Püttlingen - Germany! Have a great weekend!

Inge
Petrovac Jazz & Blues Fest

Vinko Mihajlovic



May 6 2009 12:40 PM

Greetings from Montenegro
Jubilados del Rocanrol

Jubilados del Rocanrol



Apr 30 2009 10:55 PM

ESTE SABADO 2 DE MAYO
EN EL JAGGER BAR (JACKSON Y RODÓ)
JUBILADOS ABRE EL 2009

Un show donde borbotea el más puro Rocanrol abriendo la temporarda 2009 que nos arrolla y empuja al más allá...

Presentación de nuevos temas (fase beta), sorpresas a granel (si pagan) y una selección de covers que nos acompañaron en nuestros inicios, en síntesis todo lo que podemos dar!!!
Los esperamos !!!

(Palabra clave: Fiesta !!!)

Entrada libre - Jubilados invita ;-)



Andres Barreiro

Andres Barreiro



Apr 15 2009 4:16 AM

hey king!! Andres from Uruguay!,remember me from TOMPSON ROCK AND BLUUUES?
it was a pleasure to play with you!i really mean it!!,hey listen to my music if you got the time!
PEACE!
ursu

ursu



Apr 11 2009 5:14 PM

HELLO GEORGE , WE WISH YOU A NICE EASTER LOVE FROM LA PALOMA URSU AND ADRIAN
Corinne

Corinne McLeod



Apr 10 2009 10:05 PM

Erotica Comments

Long time no see, was wondering how your doing? Happy Easter Greetings to you! Glad Pa°sk!
Shlomo and the Juke Joint Sheiks

Shlomo and the Juke Joint Sheiks



Apr 3 2009 8:50 PM

thanks for being a friend and your sweet tunes.
cheers karli
inge tillberg

inge tillberg



Mar 23 2009 8:04 AM

Hi King!Thanks for the add Best Wishes Blues Inge
ROSASNEGRASS

ROSASNEGRASS



Mar 11 2009 9:44 PM

hey master!!! bienvenido, que buenos shows los de punta del este, magnificas noches, estemos en contacto, un gran abrazo.
Alvaro T
Pilonius

Pilonius



Mar 9 2009 3:10 PM

thanks for the friendship!
cheers from Montevideo!

les dejamos el videoclip promo de nuestro disco
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