B.B. King - R.I.P. (1925 - 2015)

[Tom 1960]

The King of the Blues! Love live the King!!! Thanks B.B. for all the great memories and music.

Edited May 15, 2015 by Tom 1960

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

RIP

[Eric]

Went to a blues show in KC tonight - Levee Town at BB's Lawnside BBQ. The owner spoke at length about BB and his appearances in KC over the years. The band (who is phenomenal) played a bunch of his songs. It was a blast. RIP.

[mikeweil]

I was lucky to see him perform about 30 years ago, and was so moved by his sincerity and the way he cared for his audience. No routine at all, which is a great accomplishment after so many years of touring.

R.I.P., and many thanks for everything.

Edited May 16, 2015 by mikeweil

[bluenote65]

R.I.P. B.B.

[JSngry]

BB studied the Schillinger system for a while, not for musical reasons, but just as an intellectual exercise.

[page]

Sad news. R.I.P.

[paul secor]

Mr. King went out in style: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/us/bb-king-returns-to-a-mississippi-home-and-its-warm-embrace.html

[johnblitweiler]

I am very glad that his 1950s and 1960s albums were reissued on CD and that I decided to spring for all of them. There are great riches in those earlier recordings.

Truth.

[Dan Gould]

Blues Music magazine 72 page tribute to B.B.:

http://www.pageturnpro.com/MojoWax-Media-Inc/52389-BB-King/index.html?inf_contact_key=680d2b0e5721ccca5d90f1f7898cd1302458fc7a6beb05d853cb6a2d13d03993#1

[Dan Gould]

From the above, BB and Little Milton. Would love to hear that show!

Edited June 16, 2015 by Dan Gould