webfact Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 'King of the Blues' blues legend B.B. King dead at age 89KEN RITTER, Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — Blues legend B.B. King has died in Las Vegas at age 89, his lawyer says.Attorney Brent Bryson tells The Associated Press that King died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. PDT Thursday at his home in Las Vegas.The one-time farmhand brought new fans to the blues and influenced a generation of musicians with his heartfelt vocals and soaring guitar on songs such as "The Thrill Is Gone."King sold millions of records worldwide and was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.King played a Gibson guitar that he affectionately called Lucille and was not only the undisputed king of the blues but a mentor to scores of guitarists including Eric Clapton.He was awarded his 15th Grammy in 2009 in the traditional blues album category for "One Kind Favor."-- (c) Associated Press 2015-05-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Rest in Peace. You shall be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always18 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 "Legend" always seems such an inadequate word to describe great artists like BB King - so sad to hear yet another of my all-time favourite musicians has played their last chord................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Had the pleasure of seeing him in London - I think 'legend' is appropriate. R. I. P. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 I was lucky enough to see you in concert. Farewell great man - rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 BB King and Freddie King were my favourite blues guitarists (oh, and Rory). Legend. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeincnx Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sad to think Lucille will never cry the blues again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 BB King and Freddie King were my favourite blues guitarists (oh, and Rory). Legend. RIP.[/quote Good taste my man, now the thrill has gone - but the music lives on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 i grew up listening to the likes of BB King and a few others. great music and talent like this shall always remain timeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duidui45 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 R.I.P Mr. B.B.King...BB was the man that first attracted me to Blues/Soul,thank you sir.I know you will play your tunes up in heaven.Thank you sir for all the music love you've shared,thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I liked his presence. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inn Between Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I was lucky enough to see B.B. King live at a dinner club in the 80's. It was a great show. We were sat waiting. looking only at a stool and guitar until BB finally walked out, flashed huge beautiful smile, picked up his guitar, and said those famous words, "I'd like to introduce you to Lucille". RIP -- good to know that you had a full life and left us peacefully, but know that for some the thrill will never be gone. Edited May 15, 2015 by Inn Between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLSEEINGEYE Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I got the blues just thinkin about it. He will live on to eternity with the magic he left us all. A true legend. Thank you and R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkeydog Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We were recently at his restaurant on Beale Street in Memphis after it was recently remodeled. Will miss the man1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wow... what a great, legendary talent and performer. Fortunately for us and the world, he leaves behind a huge collection of exceptional music and performances that everyone can enjoy for generations to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerangutang Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I saw him perform several times, between 1968 and 1980's. I'm also a blues guitarist and he was a prime influence for me, besides being a fine fellow. At one concert, there was a problem with his guitar amp. Somehow he found a tiny little practice amp with a 5" speaker. He put a mic on it (via the P.A. system), smiled and told the audience what a nice sound that was. His gentle voice sounded like an elderly uncle sweetly talking to friends and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerangutang Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 BB King and Freddie King were my favourite blues guitarists (oh, and Rory). Legend. RIP.[/quote Good taste my man, now the thrill has gone - but the music lives on. Both those 'Kings' were fine blues players, but my favorite King guitarist was Albert King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I knew he was 'gettin' on' but didn't realise he was that old - 'the thrill is gone', that's Blues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 One of the best shows I ever saw.... BB King and ray Charles together. BB sat on Ray's piano and they brought the house down. Now they can play together again. RIP Riley King and thank you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyumiii Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 As much as we will miss him, This girl will miss him the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4546543 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 RIP, BB. You lived and loved a good life. Glad you left us peacefully after a long life of enriching us with amazing guitar riffs and mellow vocals. The King is dead, long live your music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Long live BB King - Someone who actually has earned the respect he deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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