Demented Glaswegian 1 Posted February 5, 2009 BB Kinng is the best, He not die in 2009! Are they connected to B.B. King in any way, shape or form, apart from their homonymous name? No that'll be his fast food loving cousin, with slightly different name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cereal Killer 2 Posted February 5, 2009 I don't think he will die this year. BB King to play UK arena concerts Blues legend BB King is to play four arena concerts in the UK - despite retiring from touring outside of the US in 2006. He will tour with 75-year-old British blues veteran John Mayall, who will play in the first half of the shows followed by King in the second half. The pair will perform in Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London at the end of June. King, 83, launched his professional career in 1947. During the 1950s, he was averaging 275 concerts a year and, in 1956, he notched up 342 gigs. The 14-times Grammy-winner is best-known for his hits Every Day I Have The Blues and The Thrill Is Gone, performed on his guitar, Lucille. In December, he performed with the Foo Fighters and John Mayer at the first ever Grammy Nominations Concert, in Los Angeles. Announcing his retirement from international touring in 2006, King said: "I think the clock is ticking, yes. "In fact, I know it is. "Frank Sinatra sang about the September of [his] years. I think I'm in the November of my years." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 5, 2009 I don't think he will die this year. BB King to play UK arena concerts Blues legend BB King is to play four arena concerts in the UK - despite retiring from touring outside of the US in 2006. There is always hope. Lets not forget James Brown... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesJamesJames 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Not in 2009 please, i've got tickets to see him in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 1, 2009 Not in 2009 please, i've got tickets to see him in June. July and after works for us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted April 30, 2009 Healthy-looking and unretired BB King interviewed on Newsnight this evening, ahead of his UK tour in June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 15, 2010 Whys he on the list? Hes already dead. Last year, cmon ppl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted January 15, 2010 Whys he on the list? Hes already dead. Last year, cmon ppl. He's more alive than your keyboard skills, numbskull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 15, 2010 Whys he on the list? Hes already dead. Last year, cmon ppl.He's more alive than your keyboard skills, numbskull. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted January 15, 2010 Whys he on the list? Hes already dead. Last year, cmon ppl. He has a thirteen date tour of the US in February which, I'm sure you'd admit, would be rather difficult to do if he was dead. In fact, barring accidents and heart problems, I think he'll see out a few more years yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDBURN 0 Posted March 25, 2010 No I Know he has 4 Years left In him Im Down for late 2004-2007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted March 25, 2010 No I Know he has 4 Years left In him Im Down for late 2004-2007 2004-2007? I'd say that's very late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted October 8, 2013 B.B. King for 2005? ... I am not too sure, but then again it could be a possibility as he is approaching 80. I saw him perform earlier this year and he was full of energy. There is a blues club in the entertainment district in Memphis, Tennessee where he sometimes performs and I have included a picture of it below. Club damaged by fire. But Riley's not too bothered; he was busy gigging in Indiana, just one of 14 dates from New York to Toronto in October for the 88-year-old. Then it's two weeks off before another 9 shows in the south and south west. Still, the lazy sod does sit down the whole time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,617 Posted January 1, 2014 FWIW, BB King played last night at The Capitol Theatre in Clearwater Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,535 Posted April 8, 2014 BB King live gig includes "15-minute singalong to 'You Are My Sunshine'", fans unimpressed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted April 8, 2014 BB King live gig includes "15-minute singalong to 'You Are My Sunshine'", fans unimpressed I don't blame them personally. I first saw B.B. King when I was 16, thought it was one of the greatest gigs I'd been to, 20 years later I got the chance to see him again and it was almost watching the same gig. Same songs and same anecdotes between the songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted July 14, 2014 Played at a Jazz Festival over the weekend Reviewer obviously being nice but the general impression supports that in previous posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,557 Posted September 16, 2014 89 today. Happy Birthday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted October 5, 2014 Cancels a show after falling ill in Chicago - http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f78026f5179a485ba5c3950f9854803a/bb-king-cancels-shows-after-falling-ill-chicag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted December 12, 2014 I wwonder if BB-8 has been named in honour of BB King.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest el muerte Posted April 6, 2015 http://www.tmz.com/2015/04/06/bb-king-hospitalized-diabetes-emergency-las-vegas-hospital/ BB King hospitalized in Vegas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.tmz.com/2015/04/06/bb-king-hospitalized-diabetes-emergency-las-vegas-hospital/ BB King hospitalized in Vegas It's just related to his diabetes. I have that.It's no big deal.He'll be just fine. I had major chest pains after eating an easter egg. You have to learn to live with these things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.tmz.com/2015/04/06/bb-king-hospitalized-diabetes-emergency-las-vegas-hospital/ BB King hospitalized in Vegas It's just related to his diabetes. I have that.It's no big deal.He'll be just fine. I had major chest pains after eating an easter egg. You have to learn to live with these things As amusing as this comment is........ let's be honest, he'll probably be dead in 24 hours. I did have a mild "pain" of my own, telling me that I should have included him, about 2 minutes after I sent in my DDP entry for this year. And here we are. But hey, it's only 6 points so.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted April 7, 2015 http://www.tmz.com/2015/04/06/bb-king-hospitalized-diabetes-emergency-las-vegas-hospital/ BB King hospitalized in Vegas It's just related to his diabetes. I have that.It's no big deal.He'll be just fine. I had major chest pains after eating an easter egg. You have to learn to live with these things At 89 major chest pains can prove fatal. I doubt you've had the same lifestyle where up until a few years ago he was performing nearly 300 concerts every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest new guest Posted April 7, 2015 I agree things do not look good for poor king Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
