{"product_id":"popa-chubby-and-friends_i-love-freddie-king_2025_disco-bertus-france","title":"I Love Freddie King","description":"After a break for health reasons, Popa Chubby, the legendary blues-rock guitarist, returns in full force 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 a lineup of modern guitar heroes: Joe Bonamassa, Mike Zito, Christone \"Kingfish\" Ingram, Eric Gales, Albert Castiglia, Arthur Neilson, and V.D. King. Reflecting on the album, Popa Chubby calls Freddie King his eternal muse, whose music \"changed my soul forever.\" The album breathes new life into King's legacy, covering his early instrumental hits from the Shelter Records era and beyond. With a core band of Mike Merritt (bass), Andrei Koribanics III (drums), and Mike DiMeo (keyboards), this record captures the sweat, soul, and relentless energy of Freddie King. Tracks like \"I'm Going Down\" (featuring Joe Bonamassa) and \"Big Legged Woman\" (featuring Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram) explode with fiery guitar work and passionate vocals. Other highlights include \"She's A Burglar\" (featuring Mike Zito) and \"Hideaway\" (featuring Arthur Neilson). Each collaboration brings something special, making this album a must-have for blues fans and guitar enthusiasts. Though he battled a rare spinal condition during production, Popa Chubby persevered to create what he calls \"a journey of love and tribute.\" His raw determination, combined with the extraordinary talent of his guest musicians, has resulted in a fitting homage to Freddie King—the bridge between blues and rock who forever changed the course of the genre. The Texas Cannonball's legacy comes alive—get your copy of \"I Love Freddie King\" today and let the blues thunder!","brand":"Popa Chubby And Friends","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57324927418712,"sku":null,"price":23573882.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0360\/files\/0659699501147.jpg?v=1779213052","url":"https:\/\/vinyles.com\/en-us\/products\/popa-chubby-and-friends_i-love-freddie-king_2025_disco-bertus-france","provider":"Vinyles.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}