RIP BB King

[Guest]

Died in Vegas at 89.

[Jangler]

RIP

I was able to see him at the Stevens Center in DT WS about 8-9 years ago. Awesome show. Lived a long life, we should all be so lucky.

[Cary Kollins]

a true icon.

 

 

Going to fire up some blues tonight.

[Batman]

Glad he's finally gone and can rest in peace. He was very ill for a really long time and that's not a life worth living.

[Crixtala]

bummer

I really hope he wasn't being mistreated by his agent like his daughter was claiming a few weeks ago

the wife and I got to see him seven or eight years ago at Bonnaroo and the mayor came out on stage and gave him the key to the city and he played amazingly

[rayzor]

the guy was always an incredible player and show. one of the last few true guitar legends.

 

 

[Batman]

the guy was always an incredible player and show. one of the last few true guitar legends.

He was a major influence on the Young brothers and they always referred to him as one of their idols. Most people think of AC/DC as a classic hard rock band but they're actually a rhythm blues rock band.

Several other rock legends from the 70s have named BB King as a major influence, too.

He was great and his legacy lives on through the generations of musicians he influenced.

[Guest]

I saw him a couple of times, amazing player.

[Mvp2014]

RIP BB.  The greatest of the three Kings and best pure blues musician I have ever heard, 

 

 

[Harris Aballah]

Best of the Best!!!

[Murph]

[Anybodyhome]

His legacy will live on forever. Saw him when I was very young and his music allowed me to begin listening many other blues artists.

[MadHatter]

Unbelievable to see how many legends in music list him as their #1 influence.

 

Guy was a once in a generation performer

[PntherPryd]