BB King has passed away

TheRoadDog
TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/blues-legend-bb-king-dies-at-89/ar-BBjOalF

He was 89.

I was lucky enough to see him 4 times over the last 40 years. In fact he was my very first concert. Late 1960's. Opening act was Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin.

Rest in Peace

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  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I loved him. I had heard that he was really ill so the news wasn't surprising, just sad. Lucille is weeping now.
  • refuseresist
    refuseresist Posts: 934 Member
    The thrill is gone...
  • sseqwnp
    sseqwnp Posts: 327 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    I loved him. I had heard that he was really ill so the news wasn't surprising, just sad. Lucille is weeping now.

    Eric Clapton got Lucille?
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    BB King introduce me to Blues Music.

    Long live the King!!!
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  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    He was the last of the Three Kings. I have an extensive collection of all their work.

    Albert King
    Freddie King
    BB King
  • Hollywood_Porky
    Hollywood_Porky Posts: 491 Member
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/blues-legend-bb-king-dies-at-89/ar-BBjOalF

    He was 89.

    I was lucky enough to see him 4 times over the last 40 years. In fact he was my very first concert. Late 1960's. Opening act was Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin.

    Rest in Peace

    Saw him once and it was incredible. Buddy Guy then BB King same day at Minnesota State Fair. Incredible musician - really one of a kind.
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    Never had the pleasure of seeing him, but his music was great.
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  • canoepug56
    canoepug56 Posts: 161 Member
    :'(
  • WarDamnJay
    WarDamnJay Posts: 1,916 Member
    First musician I ever saw perform live!!!
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    tedboosalis7 wrote: »
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/blues-legend-bb-king-dies-at-89/ar-BBjOalF

    He was 89.

    I was lucky enough to see him 4 times over the last 40 years. In fact he was my very first concert. Late 1960's. Opening act was Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin.

    Rest in Peace

    Saw him once and it was incredible. Buddy Guy then BB King same day at Minnesota State Fair. Incredible musician - really one of a kind.

    I saw Buddy Guy at Summerfest in Milwaukee a while back. He was very good and extremely entertaining. I kick myself for never have seen B.B. King.

    I love Summerfest. You get to see the current hitmakers, classics, up-and-comers, and hear music in all genres. This year is going to be another great one with over 800 bands

    BTW: Buddy Guy will be there again this year.

  • AlexandraKadner
    AlexandraKadner Posts: 19 Member
    May you rest in peace Blues Boy. You made a real difference.
  • wolfruhn
    wolfruhn Posts: 3,025 Member
    Another of the true greats passes away. RIP BB King.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited May 2015
    B.B King RIP. September 16, 1925 - May 14, 2015.
    I managed to see him Live 3 times, Toronto Ontario, Edmonton Alberta and Auckland New Zealand.
    Edmonton and Auckland were in smaller facilities where everyone was up close to the stage with a great view and interaction with The King. Great Performer who loved plucking the strings.

    :'(:s<3
  • jrline
    jrline Posts: 2,353 Member
    Sad he was a legend. I am sure Lucille is weeping.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I saw him most recently here in Portland. Edgefield Amphitheater. Great Venue. He was with Bonnie Raitt.
  • DaneanP
    DaneanP Posts: 433 Member
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fk2prKnYnI
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,077 Member
    Tip my hat to a great one. RIP. Also brings in reality that my mom is also the same age right now.

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  • hotnumber
    hotnumber Posts: 222 Member
    RIP BB King, there will never be another one like you o:)
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Sigh. So glad to have the opportunity to see him live. Amazing.
  • Monkey_Business
    Monkey_Business Posts: 1,800 Member
    Saw him in Orlando 5 years ago, was a Great show. RIP
  • ScottyNoHotty
    ScottyNoHotty Posts: 1,957 Member
    The last of the 3 Kings...Albert, Freddie, and B.B.....
  • MrsBooBear
    MrsBooBear Posts: 12,618 Member
    R.I.P.
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