BB King - RIP

[Out to Lunch]

One of the Greats. RIP.

 

[kbg32]

I think of the blues jam going on in heaven right now - B.B., Jimi, Alvin, Stevie, Jack, Rory, Gary.....sigh...

 

[f16sunshine]

I had the great experience of seeing him play here in Seattle a few times and once in Dallas while visiting my former wides family.
One of the super uber great men of our time. (of any time)

 

[Vics]

I first heard BB King on Jerry Thomas's show on KNOK in Dallas, and it was this record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5JCq47R_E8
Blew my 13 year old mind!

 

[airfrogusmc]

Don't forget Albert (no relation) Chester Arthur Burnett, Koko Taylor and I'll bet the music is SWEET in heaven indeed.

First time I saw BB was in 75 (home on leave) in a very small place. I think I saw him 3 times over the years.

And how could I forget Robert Johnson, Willy Dixon and McKinley Morganfield...DOH...

 

[Rodchenko]

And John Lee!

Of all the stars, actors, musicians and dancers I worked with, BB King is the only one I ever asked for an autograph. Being a gentleman, he obliged, asking one of the other members of our crew (chiz) to hold Lucille while he did so.

Great man. Great talent.