RV_ Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Just got the news. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fk2prKnYnI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I just saw it on the noon news...gonna miss that guy , the blues is my fave music. Playing and listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxCowboy Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've been to his club on Beale Street in Memphis a couple of times but never got a chance to see him in person. He'll be missed by those of us who love the Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I saw King live back on active duty playing while sitting in a chair at an outdoor night concert. A great talent following closely Percy Sledge who lives an hour from here and my personal assistant and friend was his drummer for many of his 1990's European tours. I never did get to see them play as I was covering his duties and mine when he went for a week. It sure makes me feel old when I outlive my favorite comedians, actors, and especially musicians. But we have their recordings, movies and TV specials to reminisce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 "Riding With The King" Video with Eric Clapton and BB King if you have the bandwidth very worth seeing. Kind of his autobiography, and he says in it that when a child he said, "I'm gonna play this thing, until the day I die." I am going to miss hearing Lucille. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajJBmcuzktw#t=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 We were fortunate enough to have been able to see him perform several times over the past couple of decades. The last time it was clear that his skills were beginning to fail but we'll always remember how he sounded in his prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 It was strange seeing him perform while sitting down too Joel. I am glad he was on the planet at the same time I was. Along with many other talented geniuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 A tough loss, that's for sure. He left a legacy though, in recordings and other musicians inspired by him. I agree that it's been nice living in an era where so many talented performers flourished and their performances are so readily available over the Internet. RIP Blues Boy. WDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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