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Lucille has gone silent

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:29 am
by Thumper
B.B. King has passed away.
I was lucky enough to see him a couple of times. Once in a large club, and once in a huge outdoor amphitheater. Both great shows. The selfless, gracious, and grateful King always showcased the other members of his band. It was almost like he was so happy to have gotten the chance to play his music for the people, that it was his duty to help other young musicians along and give them their chance.

He was 89. He was still playing over 200 shows a year well into his 70's.

Re: Lucille has gone silent

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 2:52 pm
by Sigma_Orionis
Wow. B.B. King is gone, almost unthinkable.

Re: Lucille has gone silent

PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 4:55 pm
by Thumper
The Thrill is Gone

Re: Lucille has gone silent

PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2015 5:10 pm
by squ1d
Like my nan who died recently, as long as i have been alive BB King was always old. . and a legend

Re: Lucille has gone silent

PostPosted: Mon May 18, 2015 11:39 am
by Thumper
I'm sorry Squid. But I do agree with you. Some great shows honoring him over the weekend. Good interviews, great tributes.

Re: Lucille has gone silent

PostPosted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:58 pm
by Parrothead
One of the "Three Kings" of Blues. He'll be missed. RIP.