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Guy King
12+ albums
bluesrhythm and bluessoulguitarblues rock
about
Guy King (born 3 October 1977) is an Israeli born blues and jazz guitarist and singer who now lives in Chicago, Illinois, United States. King began singing when he was four years old living in Israel. King was exposed bossa nova and salsa as a child and it made an impression on him. By the age of seven, King was playing the clarinet, and within three years he became a part of a conservatory orchestra, a large big band. After playing clarinet for a few years, King finally picked up the guitar at the age of 13. Guy King's style has been influenced by many jazz, soul and blues musicians which include B.B. King, and Albert King. Personal life Guy King was born and raised in Israel. King toured the United States with an Israeli singing group when he was 16. After this, King was sure he wanted to move to the United States. However, King had to serve three years of compulsory military service in Israel. Just Twelve days after King was discharged from the military in 1999 (age 21), King took his guitar and one suitcase and he moved to Memphis, Tennessee. King said he moved to Memphis, "...because B.B. King and Albert King started there." After a short time in Memphis, King then moved to New Orleans before settling in Chicago. Guy King is married to Sarah Fringero and has one daughter named Rachel. Career Willie Kent and His Gents When King arrived in the United States, he spent a short time in Memphis and New Orleans before settling in Chicago. King spent six years playing in C
