Awards and Recognition
In 1993 by proclamation from the Texas Governor Ann Richards September 3, 1993, was declared Freddie King Day. This is an honor reserved for Lone Star legends, e.g. Bob Wills and Buddy Holly.
Freddie King was placed 15th in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
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