BB King RIP

[Hues]

Seeing B.B. perform on the Tonight Show when I was fifteen, is what moved me to start on guitar.

Got an old Stella from my uncle that was sitting around collecting dust.

Thanks, B.B.

 

[Ric5]

BB was one of the greats ... He will be missed.

 

[SasquatchDude]

Damn! The last of the Three Kings – BB, Albert, and Freddie.

RIP

 

[bassrich]

RIP saw him play w/ U2 amazing guitar master

 

[paparoof]

It's so sad watching this era of masters leaving the planet. I keep thinking about that old George Jones tune "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes"?

Thanks for all the great music BB.

 

[Stumbo]

Without the blues we got nothing; from the cotton fields to the concerts, BB and his cohort showed us the way. R.I.P. Mr. King.

 

[Duder]

I was lucky enough to see him at Bonnaroo several years back. Great set.

 

[MrLenny1]

RIP BB
Long live the memory of the King of The Blues.

 

[Yaphet]

The man is gone, but the thrill lives on! Rip

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

his music will live on forever!
Thrill is Gone is an open mic standard and will always be there to remind us of the last of the cotton pickers.
his autobiography is pretty good, read it if you get the chance.

 

[A. D. Fairhurst]

I think that for the next week these emoticons should stop playing and bow their heads in silent tribute.

 

[jdy]

Sad news indeed. I got to see BB play live in Minneapolis when I was a kid. I waited for him to come out of the back door after the concert, and got him to autograph a copy of Guitar Player magazine with his picture on the cover. He was a legend then, and always will be...

 

[Milo Spleen]

I certainly agree that he was an inspiration to most musicians. He had a good life and we all benefitted.

 

[mikeyjm2]

R.I.P. B.B.

Glad I got to see you perform - outstanding show from an outstanding musician with an outstanding career.

 

[Big Hoss]

It is sad to note the passing of such a great inspiration. May the music, and spirit of BB King live on!

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

I love that he kept gigging until his body just gave out. He never hung 'em up. BB will be missed.

 

[kaba7a]

The thrill is gone, now he's free! The king is dead, long live the king

 

[Bunk McNulty]

If I had to point to a single recording that most shaped my life as a player and as a person, it would have to be "Live At The Regal."

 

[DinoRock]

In addition to his huge talent, his legacy will likely include his enormous influence on decades of "classic rock" guitarists. RIP, Mr. King. I'm glad I had the opportunity to watch you work.

 

[Joshua Pickenpaugh]

A gentleman and a legend. RIP.