Albert Collins & The Icebreakers - Live At Rockpalast 1980 (Full Concert Video)

In memory of Albert Collins October 1, 1932 - November 24, 1993 R.I.P.
Setlist:
1. Sweet Home Chicago 0:01:47
2. She’s Fine 0:06:36
3. Listen Here! 0:12:46
4. Cold Cold Feeling 0:19:18
5. Skatin’/Ice Pick 0:27:40
6. Brick 0:34:13
7. The Things That I Used To Do 0:39:31
8. If You Love Me Like You Say 0:45:22
9. Cold Cuts 0:51:15
10. I Got A Mind To Travel 1:05:18
11. Angel Of Mercy 1:11:13
12. Frosty 1:18:05
13. Instrumental Jam 1:30:50
Lineup:
Albert Collins - Guitar and Vocals
Marvin Jackson - Guitar
A.C. Reed - Tenor Sax
Allen Batts - Organ
Johnny B. Gayden - Bass
Casey Jones - Drums
“Dear friends, today live at Rockpalast: The Icebreakers!“ With these words Albrecht Metzger announced the blues band of four, which the audience of the Westfalenhalle 2 in Dortmund, Germany didn’t know much about, yet on November 26th 1980. That’s why the welcome has been a little lukewarm at first, but about ten minutes later plaudits were rising: After the opener ”Sweet Home Chicago“ and ”She´s So Fine“, the “Master Of The Telecaster” entered the stage. Albert Collins was immediately attracting his fans’ attention: ”Listen Here“. Seconds after the extraordinary instrumental intro the ice melted away: An impish grin in his sweaty face the Texan in his red outfit draw his unique blue notes from his Fender guitar. Also “Cold Cold Feeling“ was an expression of Collin’s talent.
With his long thin fingers and without the commonly used pick, the Iceman treats the six strings of his instrument in an inimitable manner. Also unusual was, that Albert Collins didn`t wear his guitar belt along his back, but solely around his right shoulder. This gave him more freedom to move, which he made use of, extensively. In addition to that, the very long cable gave him the possibility to go for a stroll into the audience - Collins wasn’t yet using a wireless system. At this Rockpalast concert he also left the stage to meet his fans in the crowd.
Long improvisations and solos - also by his great band around saxophonist and singer A.C. Reed - are emphasizing his reputation as an experienced soloist and brilliant entertainer, evenhandedly. Also amongst his musical fellows, Albert Collins enjoyed a very high reputation. Even before the Rockpalast recording, the 1st October 1932 in Leona, Texas born guitarist was working with a great number of bands and soloists in jam sessions. The following years of the 90’s Collins was surfing a wave of respect and sympathy: Gary Moore, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King and John Mayall hired him for guest appearances on their albums ”Still Got The Blues“, “Mr. Lucky“, “Blues Summit“ and “Wake Up Call“. After this his own albums like “Cold Snap“ and “Sudden Frost“ were selling better and better and Albert played twice at the legendary Montreux Festival in Switzerland in 1979 and 1992.
On the high peak of his career the “Icepicker” died of liver cancer on 24th November 1993 in Las Vegas. This DVD is a memorial for this likeable master of the blues. Furthermore this concert contains with “If You Love Me Like You Say“ and “Frosty“ two milestones of a fantastic career.
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[@TheLochs]

I went to GIT in 1986. It was the height of the shred era, Yngwie was king and Paul Gilbert was one of my teachers. We all loved 80's metal and that style. However, I always loved blues and cut my teeth at blues jams as a teenager. Anyway, Albert Collins came to GIT to perform that year at it was fantastic, such a breath of fresh air and he just killed it. I've been a big fan ever since. Albert was one of the best in my opinion.

[@ericandrews1661]

Lucky you! That must have been something.

[@Echocat59]

Absolutely

[@nickk5948]

Seems like he always gave every performance everything he had. A true showman.

[@j.m.5300]

I met Albert in the airport in Dallas. Very cool. He thought it was cool that a 16 year old white kid knew who he was.

[@pgroove163]

don't think too many kids of any color know his name!

[@maximpopov8651]

One of the greatest blues performances in human history ☮️ Blues is the healer ☮️

[@brucedunston625]

Albert tuned his guitar to an open F-minor chord (FCFA♭CF), with a capo at the 5th, 6th or 7th fret. And that is why NO ONE could ever copy him or get "that sound."

[@vratyadeleon1928]

how did you find out ?

[@scotthouston1737]

I want to know his pick ups . Lije what’s under that plate thing ? Single coin? Humbucker? P 90 ? Beautiful tone what ever it is .

[@TheLochs]

That and the snap he got using his fingers.

[@ericandrews1661]

​@@scotthouston1737I'm pretty sure they were fender pups. A single coil Tele in the bridge and a fender hum in the neck.

[@ericandrews1661]

That's true, and not only that but he used a Tele, and usually fender super or twin reverb amps. He was heard above anything.

[@maximpopov8651]

Stop the madness, stop the war and listen to the Blues ☮️

[@mchristr]

The Iceman...with tone for days. Capo up and let er rip. I miss Albert.

[@pacosalvaje5066]

This is one of my all time favorite blues performances ever captured on video this incarnation of the Icebreakers was ferocious and Albert is absolutely shredding here what monstrous stage presence as well. This is one hell of a fantastic good time, the Germans were blessed with a hell of a show here and deserve a lot of credit for the Rockpalast shows in general as they represent a treasure trove of superb music captured when bands from all genres were absolutely crushing it. Oh boy "Brick" could not be written or even sung in 2024 without the word police being called and coming for you...Albert you were one badass player and are sadly missed long live Mr Collins Mr Collins!

[@jabirujoe5206]

Ain't nobody squeeze a note out of a guitar like Albert Collins

[@jamesmullen2684]

One of a kind and through his music made the world a better place.

[@ruthbeck8316]

This man kicked some serious ass!!! Mr.Collins was the Ice Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomasespositio3139]

Albert was great!! Always got your moneys worth from one of his shows, you knew it was him from just a couple of notes,the master of the telecaster, though I think Roy Buchanan should have had that title,Bloomfield was a great tele player before switching to a Les Paul,Danny Gatton also

[@rolandfaucon1560]

great showman excellent musician thank you Albert!🥸🤓🧐💯💪

[@mikebaird8648]

These are Great Blue's... OMG this is wonderful...

[@hwearrow]

Incredible sound!!! Albert at his peak.

[@jameskennedy721]

Some great riffs here . Legendary guy .

[@maximpopov8651]

My favourite Albert Collins show ❤ Thank you, Rockpalast ❤

[@aureliobrighton1871]

Albert Collins has been the huge 'Texas' cornerstone along my Blues journey. When I heard him on 'Jammin with Albert' with Jack Dupree and Rory Gallagher it was an epiphany of tone and rhythm. Wonderful to enjoy him and the band on my home ground, so to speak. Thank you so much 🌻:)

[@wjniemi]

Wow what a show! Shoutout to the bassist!

[@pauln00b]

great band thanks.

[@hugobralo5883]

Vi a Collins, Taj Mahal y Pappo en un teatro de Buenos Aires tocando juntos.IMPRESIONANTE!!

[@slimturnpike]

If you're wondering where the fabled Collins is in this video, he doesn't make an appearance until the 13 min mark.

[@drew6194]

I saw the Master of the Telecaster, the Texas Twister, at the El Mocambo in '73 or '74 (it was a haze at the best of times, so the exact date is a fog). Fuckin' great show.

[@edblues45]

I saw this group 3 times. Just the best live shows imaginable!

[@afponzoni8508]

Infelizmente esses ícones do blues estão morrendo... E poucos nascendo. Isso é tão triste.

[@richardlilly234]

That tone!

[@kinobessonoff7061]

I met Albert in Helsinki, Finland year 1983 (or 1982?) . He was great! It was show in Vanha Ylioppilastalo. Great music! Great person! Great Showman !

[@notforv7forus607]

Great musicians and great sound - thanks for making my night

[@roqueirosemfronteiras]

Que show fantástico! Sou brasileiro, amo Rock n' Roll (se for com Blues junto melhor ainda) e assistir esse concerto de lendas me deixou profundamente feliz! Obrigado!

[@cirimaxg651]

Great man ! great guitar ! A great loss for all of us....

[@jasonladd6400]

The king !!!

[@armandogarcia6723]

Collins fue un excelente guitarrista!!! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽!!!

[@christophermitchum6829]

Albert, no, not k... Collins... unsung hero to the blues, and brought some stuff, rock, jazz, country,duhhj 😎✌️🔥👍💪💯🇺🇸

[@user-xb8gl6lk2b]

Gout,ivnik,thenks,for,avideo,the,groups,ov,staitses,plaeinik,vere,gout,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@argotero6545]

I think this was the best line up band ever have wit the great A.C Reed sax and a very young Johnny B. Gayden ❤

[@frankdoubleUdoubleL]

O yes, o yes! This was my favoriete VHS rockpallast tape. 😎

[@lovethomassowell]

Thank you! Great video. I don't think Albert ever got his due - what a performer with funkin sweet dynamics. One of the few who knew the purpose of the Tele "ashtray"

[@mgkingsley2336]

Saw Albert at the Caboose Bar in Minneapolis' 70s...best Jammin' Blues band outta Texas!

[@AndrewRocha-xu2co]

I tell ppl I once spoke to this unique blues player for a split second once with this band late 70s

[@PeterSquires-ld7uo]

Fantastic Engine room-Master Rhythm Guitar-Albert-Horn on Top...So Cool.

[@stevensimon5944]

Thank u

[@user-xb8gl6lk2b]

The,alpert,colins,is,a,ouan,stronk,plaear,i,love,him,mane,weesis,tou,him,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@pgroove163]

really enjoy his playing

[@emmylila]

awesome , and super tight band !!!

[@TM-jo4wz]

What a band.

[@mustaphaniati8487]

Guitariste hors pair, accompagné du géant maceo Parker!!!! excellent.

[@DoctorOboogie]

Désolé ce n'est pas Maceo Parker mais A.C. REED !

[@mustaphaniati8487]

@@DoctorOboogie désolé, j'avais cru de plus il lui ressemble.mais en tout cas,il joue aussi bien.

[@DoctorOboogie]

@@mustaphaniati8487 J'en étais quasiment sûr puisque j'ai vu Albert Collins sur scène avec cette formation à la même époque.

[@robspierre3446]

WOW

[@frankstecker5675]

Great Rockpalast Konzert...🎸

[@user-ex3qu9mu7c]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TM-jo4wz]

This is how it’s done!

[@user-mz8ft8ou5o]

❤👍👍👍❤

[@ridgerover8347]

Memories! Music Row Showcase Nashville Tn. Albert would strut into the far reaches of the audience playing his guitar. Funky Chicken man Rufus Thomas would come from Memphis to visit and sing a song. We would yell Funky Chicken. He would say that’s my money song and sing something else Albert and his long guitar cord put him walking to the entrance door and even outside playing his blues. His previous back up band with a great sax player would play at the Cantrells club. Party and pissing in the parking lot! Sorry I forget his name but it’s his band in Japan asI recall.

[@user-ik2yd3op5v]

Ой, клёво!

[@hansrudolfneubauer1880]

ein Wahnsinn der typ

[@TM-jo4wz]

The “Time” Machine.

[@dr.smithx9120]

SALUTE TO THE ICEBREAKERS.

[@tbluesboye]

Great post, great band, but Allen Batts wasn't on this show.

[@IusedtohaveausernameIliked]

Nice set, but I really dig that instrumental jam at the end.

[@christophermitchum6829]

That's called a "signature" and, fam... that bro took a broke and fixed it 💪😎🕶️🎶

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

😎 Jep! ♥Markku&Huns 🌹

[@hansrudolfneubauer1880]

Alle und der basist -----

[@TempleOfTheMartyrs]

BIG INFLUENCE ON OUR BAND ...........AND OUR MUSIC

[@dr.spivey4142]

Just curious, what exactly is terrible?

[@user-xb8gl6lk2b]

Mplouz,for,ever,alpert,colins,ahis,groups,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yascanzi3380]

1:32:00 broken

[@greggjohnson7321]

Roy Buchanan meets George Clinton 😺

[@Gitarreroblue]

KZbin passt sich mit seinen Werbeeinfügungen immer mehr RTL an: "Gleich gehts weiter". Fürchterlich!😒

[@user-po2fp7bm8y]

Нет

[@raffyzoo2130]

i wondered why i never heard this before, now i know-IT IS TERRIBLE

[@dr.spivey4142]

Whaaaaaaaaa?????

[@madarhorsev]

The blues monstroooo❤❤❤❤