ianrendall Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sad news. Another of the greats gone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32747861?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Oh no! RIP BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sad indeed. I was at an audition for a blues band last night playing a couple of BB King songs and though how good they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 ah another very great one now gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 He was a true inspiration. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1431670626' post='2773745'] ah another very great one now gone [/quote] +1 Very sad news! RIP 'Sir' BB King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Peacefully in his sleep apparently. I think he deserved that. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 An inspiring and hard-working musician, a connection to the history of blues and popular music in general, and a truly gifted guitarist, singer and entertainer. May he rest in peace and long be remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 An incredible life is finally over but what a wonderful catalogue of music he has left behind. As said, peacefully in his sleep, I only hope Fate has that in store for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very sad - RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 BB got me into the blues, now the thrill is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1431675198' post='2773786'] BB got me into the blues, now the thrill is gone. [/quote] You sure that wasn't Fats Domino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Heard on the radio earlier - BB KIng dies aged 89 - the great man dies...the music lives on. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Shame that such a legend has gone. To be honest, I was never impressed with his playing but really loved his voice. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) A true (soulful) Icon RIP Edited May 15, 2015 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 He was a massive influence on me. Really sad, sad day. RIP - The thrill is definitely gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 a true legend of the blues, i read his autobiography a couple of years back, truly inspiring. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sad news. A generous, humble and inspirational man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Brilliant guitarist, wonderful person. Will be missed. RIP BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I saw him live some years ago. He was pretty frail even then. Shuffled on stage and promptly sat down. Just him, a chair and his guitar. And memories - loads of memories. As the evening unfolded, we were treated to a complete history of blues music, mainly through stories and anecdotes. When he did play, it was to illustrate his story. Effortless vibrato. Three hours later, he apologised for having to go and he asked permission to leave the stage. I've never seen anything like that, and I doubt I ever will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 A blues legend. Saw him in Croydon of all places about 15 years ago, and he did about 3 hours on stage (mostly sitting down). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Truly sad, R.I.P. the blues King BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 R.I.P. from me too. He was one of the few old Blues Guys that caught and held my attention with his talent and songs. I only recently found out how supportive and encouraging he was with young up and coming guitarists over the years and that's a rare quality in itself in the topsy turvy music world. A true legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassistclem Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 RIP BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very Sad News -- RIP Blues Boy Bren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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