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Title: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 01:27:05 AM: B.B. King is no longer with us. Passed away Thursday in Las Vegas. He was 89 years old.

I had the opportunity to have a meet and greet with him years ago in Chicago. It wasn't but for a few precious moments and pleasantries, but I was left with a warm hearted feeling about the man. Really seemed like a graciously kind man with a sense of humility not often found in a person of such celebrity status. Certain to never be another one like him.

R.I.P. Mr. King. And thank you for all the wonders our ears have enjoyed.
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: PolarBear on May 15, 2015, 01:38:03 AM: Sad day! I was fortunate to meet him along with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan and Ron Laster (James Brown's guitarist) and got guitar pics from all of them back in the late 80's. B.B. King was a true gentleman and would sit down and talk to you like he had known you all of his life. He is leaving a huge hole in the world of blues!
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 06:09:58 AM: I just saw that on Yahoo. It will be a sad day on his satilite radio station on Sirius. B.B. King's Bluesville. R.I.P. to the master of the Les Paul.
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 06:53:35 AM: Quote from: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 06:09:58 AM
R.I.P. to the master of the Les Paul.

He'll haunt you for that one :chuckle: Gibson ES-355
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: rasbo on May 15, 2015, 07:33:45 AM: one of the best,seen him at the fremont dragstrip many yrs ago he and the tubes played,then it was shut down,no dance permit
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 07:38:42 AM: Quote from: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 06:53:35 AM
Quote from: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 06:09:58 AM
R.I.P. to the master of the Les Paul.

He'll haunt you for that one :chuckle: Gibson ES-355

ooops........................ :sry:
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: 4fletch on May 15, 2015, 07:57:00 AM: RIP BB.
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 08:11:23 AM: Quote from: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 07:38:42 AM
Quote from: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 06:53:35 AM
Quote from: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 06:09:58 AM
R.I.P. to the master of the Les Paul.
He'll haunt you for that one :chuckle: Gibson ES-355
ooops........................ :sry:

Here is a really cool Rolling Stone article about Lucille...or the Lucilles'. Night club fire and how she got her name is ripe for an upcoming movie.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/the-legacy-of-lucille-the-surprising-story-behind-b-b-kings-guitar-20150515
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: PolarBear on May 15, 2015, 10:46:54 AM: Quote from: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 06:53:35 AM
Quote from: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 06:09:58 AM
R.I.P. to the master of the Les Paul.

He'll haunt you for that one :chuckle: Gibson ES-355
:yeah:
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 11:41:33 AM: Quote from: PolarBear on May 15, 2015, 10:46:54 AM
Quote from: RadSav on May 15, 2015, 06:53:35 AM
Quote from: GrainfedMuley on May 15, 2015, 06:09:58 AM
R.I.P. to the master of the Les Paul.

He'll haunt you for that one :chuckle: Gibson ES-355
:yeah:

Ooops..............
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 15, 2015, 03:09:20 PM: I was lucky enough to meet him in the late 70s while I was stationed in DC. What a very nice man to a young musician. Sad to see him gone.
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: Whitpirate on May 15, 2015, 05:21:31 PM: Got to see him on a hazy Friday night in Memphis. Couldn't believe I was rocking out on Beale listing to a legend... he will be missed. Does he get buried with Lucille? I can't imagine anyone else thinking about playing it.
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: 4fletch on May 15, 2015, 11:54:06 PM: I was fortunate to see BB play twice he will always be the KING
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: HntnFsh on May 16, 2015, 07:42:48 AM: Watched Joe Bonamassa at the Paramount last night! What a show. That guy is awesome! Opened for BB king at the age of 12. Gave BB King credit for opening the door to his career.
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: GrainfedMuley on May 16, 2015, 08:03:18 AM: Quote from: HntnFsh on May 16, 2015, 07:42:48 AM
Watched Joe Bonamassa at the Paramount last night! What a show. That guy is awesome! Opened for BB king at the age of 12. Gave BB King credit for opening the door to his career.

He waqs on the news last night talking about BB. Cool guy!
Title: Re: The Thrill Is Gone - B.B. King: 1925-2015
Post by: GrainfedMuley on May 16, 2015, 08:05:45 AM: Quote from: Whitpirate on May 15, 2015, 05:21:31 PM
Got to see him on a hazy Friday night in Memphis. Couldn't believe I was rocking out on Beale listing to a legend... he will be missed. Does he get buried with Lucille? I can't imagine anyone else thinking about playing it.

Lucille should go to the Smithsonian museum