‘King of the Blues’ Blues Legend B.B. King Has Died in Las Vegas at Age 89
Lucille falls silent...
I remember going to see him at a tiny club about 25 -20 years ago, mostly because I thought he might not be around for much longer. I was lucky enough to see him 3 or 4 more times after that. RIP, B.B.
RIP B.B. King
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Re: RIP B.B. King
I saw him only once: In his club in Manhattan. I also went there for some of my friends' shows as well as other great acts.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
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Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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Re: RIP B.B. King
RadioDude has been playing his stuff all morning. He just played "Don't you know you're ridin with the king" with Eric Clapton.
The legend passes . . .
The legend passes . . .
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Re: RIP B.B. King
with the recent news regarding him, knew this would be coming, still.....
he influenced many a guitar slinger...
he influenced many a guitar slinger...
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Re: RIP B.B. King
Here's B.B. King's full 1982 performance from his first Austin City Limits show. I wish I remembered what I wore that day so I might spot myself in the studio audience.
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365490253/
EDIT: I just checked my old calendar and I was definitely there when this taped, on October 5, 1982. I must have been in the cheap seats (though they were all free, with free Lone Star beer, for those who made the effort).
http://video.klru.tv/video/2365490253/
EDIT: I just checked my old calendar and I was definitely there when this taped, on October 5, 1982. I must have been in the cheap seats (though they were all free, with free Lone Star beer, for those who made the effort).
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Re: RIP B.B. King
He was a great talent. I was fortunate to see him perform four times, once in Oxford while I was still in college. He was pretty animated back then.
I felt the change
Time meant nothing and never would again
Time meant nothing and never would again
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Re: RIP B.B. King
It didn't take long for this to get ugly...
Lawyer Says Allegations B.B. King Was Poisoned 'Ridiculous'
Lawyer Says Allegations B.B. King Was Poisoned 'Ridiculous'
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Re: RIP B.B. King
I just noticed that one of our PBS stations is airing the B. B. King episode of "Austin City Limits" from 1982 that The Confessor attended and mentioned here. If interested in seeing it on your TV, check your local listings. Perhaps The Confessor can spot himself on a bigger screen.
Austin City Limits - B.B. King
Fri Jun 5 9:00 - 10:00 PM | 58 KLCS
Sat Jun 6 4:00 - 5:00 AM | 58 KLCS
Acclaimed blues musician B.B. King makes his debut appearance on the show in 1982, performing a set of eleven songs, including his standards "Every Day I Have the Blues" and "The Thrill is Gone" as well as selections from his album "Love Me Tender."
Austin City Limits - B.B. King
Fri Jun 5 9:00 - 10:00 PM | 58 KLCS
Sat Jun 6 4:00 - 5:00 AM | 58 KLCS
Acclaimed blues musician B.B. King makes his debut appearance on the show in 1982, performing a set of eleven songs, including his standards "Every Day I Have the Blues" and "The Thrill is Gone" as well as selections from his album "Love Me Tender."