Obit: BB King (1925-2015)

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: olddude
Date: 18 May 15 - 11:46 PM

Amazing artist rip bb thanks for the music

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,Nick K
Date: 18 May 15 - 04:13 AM

Sad he's gone - Thankful for his life, music and soul - what a life!

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 17 May 15 - 10:23 AM

Fresh Air on NPR reran a very interesting interview with Good King B from 1996 the other day.

Click

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,Gilly
Date: 16 May 15 - 06:02 PM

A giant, a legend and an inspiration. RIP Blues Boy.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,Joseph Scott
Date: 16 May 15 - 01:45 PM

Suggested listening:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQitJigipCQ

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: nager
Date: 15 May 15 - 08:25 PM

RIP BB... a true legend.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: Janie
Date: 15 May 15 - 07:41 PM

Looking for a recording by him of Save a Seat for Me. Not the recording on BB King Sings Spirituals. The recording I am looking for was a segment, not the whole recording, and was a lovely guitar solo. May have been a live recording, and may have been one of the many - no vocals - may have been from live recordings that were not released on albums of him playing with other notable musicians at live performances. And was only a clip - probably 30 seconds, that played the article out. Apparently not on youtube, but I did hear part of it on NPR today while driving. Have cruised the podcasts of shows on during the lengthy but chopped up times I was in the car, but have not found it. Any help welcomed.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: Thomas Stern
Date: 15 May 15 - 07:12 PM

If anyone missed it, there is a beautifully produced
documentary about BB "The Life of Riley" available on DVD.
RIP
Thomas.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 May 15 - 10:32 AM

RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: Rapparee
Date: 15 May 15 - 10:11 AM

There is nothing more I can add...except that once, long ago, I touched Lucille.

Rock In Piece, Man!

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,Ian
Date: 15 May 15 - 10:05 AM

A real superstar. RIP.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 15 May 15 - 09:27 AM

I've never been a big fan of Mr. King but, one December 1966 evening as I worked late in an office on Grimsby Docks I had my little transistor radio playing. The pirate station man announced "Night Life" by B.B. King and I stopped work and gazed over the dock lights while I listened.
This may be long-winded but that song and that sound can take me right back to that long ago night and exactly how I was feeling at the time.
RIP Mr. King you were truly something.
Charlie

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 15 May 15 - 07:00 AM

He was a gift.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: Tootler
Date: 15 May 15 - 06:26 AM

A wonderful singer and guitarist. RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: gnu
Date: 15 May 15 - 06:10 AM

RIP and thanks.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 15 May 15 - 05:47 AM

What everyone said. My identical cousin Thimbles O'Hooligan has added B.B.'s Thrill is Gone to his Facebook page.

RtS

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: Musket
Date: 15 May 15 - 05:32 AM

I have a Gibson ES. Doesn't suit my playing, can't use it in acoustic sessions and if I did use it more, I can't get the action right.

But listening to Lucille throughout my adult life?

Well, you just have to have one and be nearer to thee my idol.

Not often I feel emotional about the demise of my musical heros but with BB I'll make an exception.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,Leadbelly
Date: 15 May 15 - 05:14 AM

Keep on playing the blues up in the sky, B.B. All gone bluesers are waiting for you for a jam session...Meanwhile, Lucille weeps...

RIP

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King (1925-2015)
From: GUEST,Mike Rogers
Date: 15 May 15 - 03:35 AM

Another good man done gone.

Subject: RE: Obit: BB King
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 15 May 15 - 03:14 AM

Sorry to see him go but what a performer, what a talent and what a life! RIP.

Subject: Obit: BB King
From: Amergin
Date: 15 May 15 - 02:56 AM

Well, the thrill may be gone...but you know damn good and well he's playing some where.


BB King Passes Away

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 04 May 15 - 04:42 PM

Why I Sing the Blues

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: Wesley S
Date: 04 May 15 - 04:30 PM

How Blue Can You Get

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: GUEST,#
Date: 04 May 15 - 04:14 PM

I am sorry for that post. My apologies. When the time comes, RIP Mr King. I hope the time until then is as easy and peaceful as possible.

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: GUEST,#
Date: 04 May 15 - 04:11 PM

RIP, Mr King.

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: GUEST,Ian
Date: 04 May 15 - 04:00 PM

In my thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link
Date: 04 May 15 - 03:55 PM

Likewise from here too.

Subject: RE: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 04 May 15 - 03:43 PM

Best wishes for Good King B.

Subject: BB King in hospice - May 2015
From: Wesley S
Date: 04 May 15 - 03:06 PM

This from BB Kings website:

"I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas.

Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers."

B.B. King

BB King website

Lets wish him well and hope he has an easy time of it.