This is being reported by B.B. himself via his website and his Facebook page. He is saying his goodbyes. It's shaping up as a terrible weekend for fans of great American music, as Ben E. King died earlier today.
From time to time, I've read opinions by music fans on various sites who think B.B. King is "overrated." It's a woefully uninformed point of view, and generally comes from people who worship at the altar of some of the white guitarists King influenced. In reality, he might well be the most influential electric guitarist ever, and that includes Jimi Hendrix. When B.B. King started making records, the guitar world instantly became a different and better place. If you're one of those people who thinks he's overrated, I urge you to pick up 'B.B. King's Original Greatest Hits,' a two-CD 2005 set that collects 40 of his best '50s and '60s recordings on the Kent and RPM labels. It will rock your world, and force you to reevaluate your opinion of this true American icon.
From time to time, I've read opinions by music fans on various sites who think B.B. King is "overrated." It's a woefully uninformed point of view, and generally comes from people who worship at the altar of some of the white guitarists King influenced. In reality, he might well be the most influential electric guitarist ever, and that includes Jimi Hendrix. When B.B. King started making records, the guitar world instantly became a different and better place. If you're one of those people who thinks he's overrated, I urge you to pick up 'B.B. King's Original Greatest Hits,' a two-CD 2005 set that collects 40 of his best '50s and '60s recordings on the Kent and RPM labels. It will rock your world, and force you to reevaluate your opinion of this true American icon.
