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Release Date Friday 28th March 2025
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
After a health-induced hiatus, Popa Chubby, the legendary blues-rock
guitarist, roars back with "I Love Freddie King," a heartfelt tribute album to the
late great Texas Cannonball himself
Produced by Popa Chubby and Gulf Coast Records' executive producer Mike Zito, this
11-track masterpiece was recorded at G.B.'s Juke Joint and features contributions
from an all-star roster of modern guitar heroes: Joe Bonamassa, Mike Zito, Christone
"Kingfsh" Ingram, Eric Gales, Albert Castiglia, Arthur Neilson, and V.D. King.
Refecting on the album, Popa Chubby calls Freddie King his lifelong muse, whose
music "changed my soul forever." The album brings King's legacy roaring back to life,
spanning his early instrumental hits, Shelter Records era, and more. With a core band
of Mike Merritt (bass), Andrei Koribanics III (drums), and Mike DiMeo (keyboards),
this record captures the sweat, soul, and unrelenting energy of Freddie King.
Tracks like "I'm Going Down" (ft. Joe Bonamassa) and "Big Legged Woman" (ft.
Christone 'Kingfsh' Ingram) explode with fery guitar work and passionate vocals.
Other standouts include "She's A Burglar" (ft. Mike Zito) and "Hideaway" (ft. Arthur
Neilson). Each collaboration brings something special to the table, making this album
a must-listen for blues fans and guitar lovers alike.
Despite battling a rare spinal disorder during production, Popa Chubby pressed on to
create what he calls "a journey of love and homage." His raw determination, combined
with the extraordinary talent of his guest musicians, resulted in a ftting tribute to
Freddie King-- the bridge between blues and rock, who forever altered the genre's
course.
The Texas Cannonball's legacy brought to life, grab your copy of "I Love Freddie King"
today and let the blues thunder on!
CD Tracks: I'm Going Down ft. Joe Bonamassa / Love Her With A Feeling / My Credit
Didn't Go Through / Big Legged Woman ft. Christone "Kingfsh" Ingram / She's A
Burglar ft. Mike Zito / Hideaway ft. Arthur Neilson / The Stumble / San Ho Zay / Pack
It Up / Heads Up / Same Old Blues
LP Tracks: I'm Going Down ft. Joe Bonamassa / Love Her With A Feeling / My Credit
Didn't Go Through / Big Legged Woman ft. Christone "Kingfsh" Ingram / She's A
Burglar ft. Mike Zito / Hideaway ft. Arthur Neilson / The Stumble / San Ho Zay / Pack
It Up / Heads Up / Same Old blues
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