webfact Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 King of Blues B.B. King rushed to hospital with diabetes-related emergencyLAS VEGAS: -- AMERICAN blues musician B.B. King has been rushed to hospital in Las Vegas due to a diabetes-related emergency.The blues guitarist has cancelled the remaining eight performances of his current tour after being diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion.King’s official website says he fell ill Friday evening during a performance at the House of Blues in Chicago and was evaluated by a doctor.The end of his tour was to include stops next week at his own B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in New York.His representative told TMZ he was still in a “medical care facility near his home” as of Monday.Full story: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/king-of-blues-bb-king-rushed-to-hospital-with-diabetes-related-emergency/story-e6frfn09-1227293789838-- News.com.au 2015-04-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hope he recovers. The man is a legend, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Seastallion Posted April 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2015 Get well soon big man. Hope Lucille is with you....she'll make you feel just fine. This is a great one....if you're impatient, skip to 1:40 for the awesome intro. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Still performing a full schedule at age 89. What a guy. He was a poor, black, deep Southern USA high school dropout at age 16. Get well, man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 ^^^ BIG BIG BIG thanks for that seastallion. Have been on a music hiatus for a while, so this was what I needed. - an injection. Saw the great man live 30 years ago. His music means a lot to me. I hope he recovers and brings more pleasure to the ones lucky enough to see him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 All the good ones are knocking on the gate. An era is coming to an end. Pretty soon..it's just Lady gaga and Beyonce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 All the good ones are knocking on the gate. An era is coming to an end. Pretty soon..it's just Lady gaga and Beyonce. Nothing wrong with Beyonce....actually I can handle a bit of Gaga too.....yet I take your point. But there's plenty of talent out there if you sift out the pop of the masses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 ...too much to mention his age....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecee10 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Absolute legend! Best wishes, B B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Stay strong BB , the thrill is still there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddhistVirus Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Get well soon and stay strong, King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapologist Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 King's been reigning since the late 1940s and now he's in his late 80s and one of the richest men around. Less reason to have the blues when you can afford a life of luxury on the back of brainwashed fans who live in relative poverty. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johpa Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 All the good ones are knocking on the gate. An era is coming to an end. Pretty soon..it's just Lady gaga and Beyonce. There are plenty of great younger blues musicians out there. Joe Bonamassa is the most obvious example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Best wishes for a fast recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 All the good ones are knocking on the gate. An era is coming to an end. Pretty soon..it's just Lady gaga and Beyonce. Go to the French Quarter in New Orleans and walk up and down the streets. Try Bourbon Street. This is where the talent goes for this type of music. Walk the sidewalks and the doors are open and you can hear what you like. Many greats got their start here. The food is fantastic (Cajun, Southern, French) the kegs are running and it's party city. (Although safe and sane.) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Trouble Posted April 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2015 King's been reigning since the late 1940s and now he's in his late 80s and one of the richest men around. Less reason to have the blues when you can afford a life of luxury on the back of brainwashed fans who live in relative poverty. Nice. Seems like a stupid thing to say. Just because one likes his talent and music, spends money to attend a concert or show and buys his music doesn't mean one is brainwashed or in poverty. He grew up poor and made it. Are you jealous of success? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Great entertainer. Saw him on a bill with Ray Charles once..they played the last set together...B.B. Sitting on Ray's piano...fantastic show. Hope he recovers very soon. Thanks for everything Riley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoday Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 All the good ones are knocking on the gate. An era is coming to an end. Pretty soon..it's just Lady gaga and Beyonce. Go to the French Quarter in New Orleans and walk up and down the streets. Try Bourbon Street. This is where the talent goes for this type of music. Walk the sidewalks and the doors are open and you can hear what you like. Many greats got their start here. The food is fantastic (Cajun, Southern, French) the kegs are running and it's party city. (Although safe and sane.) Cheers http://www.businessinsider.com/most-dangerous-cities-in-america-2013-6?op=1&IR=T New Orleans is the 5th most dangerous city in America. Famous for Dixieland Jazz around 1910. Chicago has been home to the blues for years and years and of course Memphis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoday Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 King's been reigning since the late 1940s and now he's in his late 80s and one of the richest men around. Less reason to have the blues when you can afford a life of luxury on the back of brainwashed fans who live in relative poverty. Nice. You probably don't know much about American music but most blues songs are about women. BB King's most popular song, "The Thrill Is Gone" is a good example. One does not have to be poor to have bad relationships with a significant other. Although I think BB treats his employees well. Check out the picture of his chauffeur driving the car. He looks happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 They say you can't really play blues guitar unless you've been hurt by a woman. Obviously untrue otherwise I would be terrific by now! Saw the great man in concert in Blackpool in 1993 when my son and his mate were 12. I can still see their heads looking up at him from the edge of the stage. B B King stopped and took the time to give the boys guitar picks! One of the all time greats. Remember him playing with U2 on "When Love Comes to Town"? That vibrato style is unmissable. Hope he recovers soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 King's been reigning since the late 1940s and now he's in his late 80s and one of the richest men around. Less reason to have the blues when you can afford a life of luxury on the back of brainwashed fans who live in relative poverty. Nice. You probably don't know much about American music but most blues songs are about women. BB King's most popular song, "The Thrill Is Gone" is a good example. One does not have to be poor to have bad relationships with a significant other. Although I think BB treats his employees well. Check out the picture of his chauffeur driving the car. He looks happy. I knew slow hand would be good for something......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler19491 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> King's been reigning since the late 1940s and now he's in his late 80s and one of the richest men around. Less reason to have the blues when you can afford a life of luxury on the back of brainwashed fans who live in relative poverty. Nice. It would appear from the tenor of your post that you're not a fan of BB and Lucile. Yes, the man has been tearing it up since the 40's, and his music has captivated millions during that period, most of whom do NOT live in relative poverty. Just because you are possessed of a complete lack of taste for the blues has zero relevance to the degree of his talent. I would suggest that any individual who provides you with entertainment in any area that interests you, but possibly not the majority of the rest of the planet, is probably also financially comfortable due to his/her talent. Does that make YOU brainwashed? A little respect for the man and the years he spent perfecting his art, as well as his accomplishments, would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Last of the three Kings of the Blues Freddie King left far too early @ 42 Albert King made it till 69 BB King still rocking approaching 90 & I hope continues a bit longer. This man said more all his life with less His notes were sweeter than most bluesmen but still cried beautifully All the greats who came up looked up to him & cited him as a great teacher Get well Soon BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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