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B.B. King dead at 89

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I was a big fan of his. He truly was one of the greats.
RIP


LAS VEGAS - B.B. King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans while earning him the nickname King of the Blues, died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas. He as 89.

His attorney, Brent Bryson, told The Associated Press that King died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. PDT. He said funeral arrangements were underway.

Clark County Coroner John Fudenberg confirmed the death.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/blues-legend-b-b-king-dead-at-89-1.2375242
 
WTF, it's been a bad few weeks for male black singers.
You'd think the cops were shooting them.
 
anon1 said:
WTF, it's been a bad few weeks for male black singers.
You'd think the cops were shooting them.
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This attempt at wittiness/humour failed on every level. An iconic blues musician has passed away and you post this drivel?

The Thrill is Gone. RIP.
 
Damn, that's sad news.

But he had a great life and leaves behind a huge legacy. A life well lived Mr. King. A life well lived.
 
My introduction to blues music, all in 1965:

Paul Butterfield Blues Band first album. (hard driving Chicago blues directed straight at white kids like me who had never been exposed before)

then:

Muddy Waters "Live at Newport" (a basic education in electrified country blues)

then:

B.B. King "Live At The Regal" (urban blues w/ big band backing, with B.B.'s great polished vocals and sophisticated guitar lines)

Three LP's that played in my basement in constant rotation, and still sound amazing to this day.

RIP Riley B. King
 
Yes he was "a great". He played Massey Hall quite often and I was lucky enough see him there.
 
i got a sweet little angel
i love the way she spread her wings
i got a sweet little angel
i love the way she spread her wings
and when she spread her wings around me
i feel joy in everything

Rip BB..a true giant who influenced countless rock and blue guitarists
 
Truly one of the greatest guitar players of all time, sadly as with a lot of recent celebrity deaths battles over his finances started as soon as his health became critical.
 
saxon said:
Truly one of the greatest guitar players of all time, sadly as with a lot of recent celebrity deaths battles over his finances started as soon as his health became critical.
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How true, everyone now wants a piece of the pie.

One of the greats! RIP
 
I always liked my Blues a bit messier (Robert Johnson) than King's but the man was justifiably a legend. Lived a long full life and left a legacy that will rival Mozart.
 
One of the all time greats and very high on the list of my personal favorites. RIP
 
B.B. King ~ Live at the Regal - 1965

Considered by many as the best live album ever recorded!.....RIP BB King

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_the_Regal

These 2 tracks were always my favs from that classic vinyl album:
2. "Sweet Little Angel"
4. "How Blue Can You Get?"

 
At 89 his life should be celebrated.

he was not only a great musician he's also successful in the hospitality business as well. I remember having crawdady gumbo at B.B's on Beale St in Memphis, at night it became a cool live entertainment joint. He has several BB's throughout the States, now. Is there one in Toronto yet?

He also got royalties for this:

I've been downhearted babe
I've been downhearted babe
ever since the day we met
ever since the day we met.

 
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