X. Benedict Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I got to see BB King a few times over the years. He never disappointed. Sad to see he has passed at the age of 89. Years ago I had a friend call me from the Kingston Mines where he went to see a John Lee Hooker show and BB King just showed up to share the stage. Cell phone technology was fairly new then, but for a few minutes I got to listen in on a dream come true. (though honestly, I couldn't really make a thing out, it was a pretty cool call). The King is dead. Long live the King. Edited May 15, 2015 by X. Benedict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 My favorite blues man. Godspeed Mr. king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 The man and his band on stage at Shea's just always seemed right. Regal. Will miss this man but his music lives on forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Who's the best blues man left? Probably Buddy Guy, right? I'm paying the 60 bucks to see him next time he's in town; I missed out on BB but I won't make that mistake again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Saw BB, Buddy and George Benson togethor at Buddy's Legends here in Chicago. Like watching three virtuosos at a backyard Bbq. Rest in peace. Who's the best blues man left? Probably Buddy Guy, right? I'm paying the 60 bucks to see him next time he's in town; I missed out on BB but I won't make that mistake again.Eric Clapton is pretty good. Edited May 15, 2015 by 3putt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Somehow made Lucille talk from and for his heart. An absolute master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 If there is a Rock n' Roll Heaven there will always be room for BB. He influenced so many great bands. A real talent. May the Most Merciful Almighty welcome him with open arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 The first Blues musician I really got into as a young teen and the one that led me to all the others. R.I.P. BB King. Long live the blues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Saw BB, Buddy and George Benson togethor at Buddy's Legends here in Chicago. Like watching three virtuosos at a backyard Bbq. Rest in peace. Eric Clapton is pretty good. Probably Buddy, Clapton, and Derek Trucks. Also, I cannot express how jealous I am of seeing that lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Inspired me and every single one of my other favorites. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Probably Buddy, Clapton, and Derek Trucks. Also, I cannot express how jealous I am of seeing that lineup. Bonamassa is pretty darn good too and he's not even old yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMeadow Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Saw BB several times over the past 15 years, thinking each time would be the last one! One of the all time greats, and we are lucky we had him so long. Makes me think of the good old days when I saw and drunkenly danced to Muddy Waters and his band at the Belle Star in the south towns... It was awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 An all time great. RIP. I wish my guitar was nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Saw BB, Buddy and George Benson togethor at Buddy's Legends here in Chicago. Like watching three virtuosos at a backyard Bbq. Rest in peace. Eric Clapton is pretty good. THAT'S CRAZY!!!!!! I got to see BB once close to 20 years ago. He's like seeing Bill Cosby on stage....a hall of fame story teller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Probably Buddy, Clapton, and Derek Trucks. Also, I cannot express how jealous I am of seeing that lineup. The greatest thing about that show is they were all sitting on stage stools and would talk between songs about Howlin Wolf, Robert Johnson and others and then would go "did you see the Wolf at Shirley's in 57? Smoke stack like ive never heard adn then they would rip into it. Incredible evening. Bonamassa is pretty darn good too and he's not even old yet. +1. Great show at the Vic here a couple of years ago. Now he sells out much bigger venues. Sonny Landreth is another top notch player. A must see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Bonamassa is pretty darn good too and he's not even old yet. , yeah, thats an oversight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Figured I'd share my BB King story. Back when I was about 14, I was part of a state wide invitational music program that sent a concert band and choir all around Europe over the summer. It was a fascinating time, ending in my being strip searched in Amsterdam and accused of possible terrorism... But that's another story. One of our stops had us stay in Champery, Switzerland. We went to Zugspitze to see the Matterhorn, and then went to Geneva to play another concert/see some castles and such. Gorgeous lake. The bluest water I've ever seen. Well, we ended up in Montreux and the Montreux Jazz Festival was underway. A couple of my friends and I ducked into a big tent for a moment to get out of the sun. There, at the back of the tent, sitting in a chair and tuning his guitar, was BB King. He laughed and said "hello ladies" with a big smile. I panicked, the other girls panicked, the security guards just kinda looked at us, we stammered some apologies and backed out of that tent pronto. I sadly didn't get to see him play that day- we were due on the bus to head out shortly after. It didn't really register until I was sitting on the bus that yes, that WAS BB King, and I'd made a complete arse of myself. But I'm glad I have the story. Remains a nice little gem of that trip for me. I'm deep in blues mode today. Howlin' Wolf, Lead Belly, Fred McDowell (there's a painting I did of him on my website if you're interested), Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Willie Johnson, Son House.... If you like art and blues, I recommend getting R. Crumb's book Heroes of Blues, Jazz and Country. I'm a descendant of Jimmie Rodgers, the yodelin' singin' brakeman. Grew up with old country, fell in love with blues. Heaven is having a great concert tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Figured I'd share my BB King story. Back when I was about 14, I was part of a state wide invitational music program that sent a concert band and choir all around Europe over the summer. It was a fascinating time, ending in my being strip searched in Amsterdam and accused of possible terrorism... But that's another story. One of our stops had us stay in Champery, Switzerland. We went to Zugspitze to see the Matterhorn, and then went to Geneva to play another concert/see some castles and such. Gorgeous lake. The bluest water I've ever seen. Well, we ended up in Montreux and the Montreux Jazz Festival was underway. A couple of my friends and I ducked into a big tent for a moment to get out of the sun. There, at the back of the tent, sitting in a chair and tuning his guitar, was BB King. He laughed and said "hello ladies" with a big smile. I panicked, the other girls panicked, the security guards just kinda looked at us, we stammered some apologies and backed out of that tent pronto. I sadly didn't get to see him play that day- we were due on the bus to head out shortly after. It didn't really register until I was sitting on the bus that yes, that WAS BB King, and I'd made a complete arse of myself. But I'm glad I have the story. Remains a nice little gem of that trip for me. I'm deep in blues mode today. Howlin' Wolf, Lead Belly, Fred McDowell (there's a painting I did of him on my website if you're interested), Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Willie Johnson, Son House.... If you like art and blues, I recommend getting R. Crumb's book Heroes of Blues, Jazz and Country. I'm a descendant of Jimmie Rodgers, the yodelin' singin' brakeman. Grew up with old country, fell in love with blues. Heaven is having a great concert tonight. Thanks for these gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Jimmie Rodgers, no kidding? That is some good genes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tondas Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Saw BB and Bobby "Blue" Bland together in Vegas years ago. What a show. RIP to both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great album Live at the Regal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html Its free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great album Live at the Regal I'm stopping by a record shop after work today, I'm hoping this albums is there. I have a best of BB CD somewhere but I'd love a Live album, and I am sadly lacking in my blues album repertoire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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