Albert White (musician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Albert White
Background information
Born	(1942-12-01) December 1, 1942 (age 82) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Electric blues
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	Late 1950s–present
Associated acts	Piano Red, Beverly Watkins

Albert White (born December 1, 1942) is an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has released two albums of his own music. His career began in the late 1950s. He played in a band led by his uncle, Piano Red. This band was later called Dr. Feelgood & the Interns. Albert White has performed with many famous artists. These include the Tams, Ray Charles, and Ben E. King.

The Life and Music Career of Albert White

Albert White was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He grew up in a family that loved music. His uncle was the famous musician Piano Red. Albert started learning guitar when he was very young. Piano Red noticed that by age nine, Albert was already playing chords on a ukulele. Red then sent Albert to learn more from his own guitarist, Wesley Jackson.

Joining Piano Red's Band

Albert got so good that he joined Piano Red's band in the late 1950s. In early 1962, he became the bandleader for Dr. Feelgood & the Interns. Another member of the band was Beverly Watkins. She became a close friend for life. After that band ended, White joined the Tams from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Later, he played with Hank Ballard and The Midnighters.

Playing with The Rockers

Albert White also had his own band called The Rockers. They played in many places across the southeastern United States. They performed in juke joints, nightclubs, and at different events. On this music circuit, White played alongside artists like Rufus Thomas, Ray Charles, Joe Tex, and Ben E. King. He also recorded music with Clarence Carter for Peacock Records.

In the 1970s, two of White's concerts with The Rockers were recorded. One show was at the New Palladium. The other was at the Sportsman Oasis Ballroom. These recordings were made using a simple cassette recorder. They stayed hidden for many years. In September 2016, they were finally released. The album was called Albert White and the Rockers. It was released by Music Maker.

Support from Music Maker

Around the year 2000, Albert White joined the Music Maker family. This organization helped him a lot. They gave him money, new equipment, and helped him record his 2007 album, Soul of the Blues. Famous guitarists like Steve Cropper and Elvin Bishop played on this album. His friend Beverly Watkins also joined in. After retiring from his own business, White could focus on his music. He has since toured across the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Featured Songs

One of White's songs, "A Rose For My Lady," was on a collection called Blues Sweet Blues (2008). His song "Stranded" appeared on the 2011 album, The Music Maker Revue Live! in Europe. This album was released by Dixiefrog. In January 2016, White performed with the Music Maker Blues Revue. This was during the 2016 GlobalFest in New York.

Discography

Albums

See also

• List of electric blues musicians