weatherman90 7 Posted December 31, 2004 And the Last Minute thought for 2005... B.B. King - Blues Singer, he's got diabetes, he's overweight, and he's 80 next year. Also claims to have had 15 children with 15 different women....IMDB[Thread created from various posts in different threads - ff] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted December 31, 2004 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted January 1, 2005 Also claims to have had 15 children with 15 different women....IMDB Can't see the number of kids he's procreated having a lot to do with his fate date tho'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted January 2, 2005 Just an interesting fact I thought I might throw in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted January 6, 2005 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. I wonder how you can tell its his club ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 4, 2006 I should let everyone know that B.B. King is denying last tour rumours. Old article, but it was easier than picking and choosing among the many articles on his recent performances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted April 16, 2006 Fat enough for my list next year. He'll take B.B. King's place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted April 16, 2006 There are olympic athletes could take BB King's place, that man looks good for 90 if not 100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted April 17, 2006 There are olympic athletes could take BB King's place, that man looks good for 90 if not 100. I wonder what happens to poor Lucille when BB finally goes unto the void. I'll enter two guesses, either BB is buried with Lucille or it goes to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beebee 1 Posted April 18, 2006 I wonder what happens to poor Lucille when BB finally goes unto the void. i got dibs on lucille!!! but she'll probably end up in the smithsonian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted April 18, 2006 Cremated with the man....it's the only way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 20, 2006 On the topic of B.B. King, he has suffered a double tragedy, yet still continued on to do his 10,000th show. As if we needed anymore proof that this guy isn't going anywhere anytime soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 7, 2006 Tragedy continues for B.B. King as manager Sidney Seidenberg dies, aged 81. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 27, 2007 BB King now fighting flu like symptoms in hospital- similar to what James Brown was rushed into hospital for the daybefore he died... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted January 27, 2007 BB King in hospital, but expected to be discharged soon...... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6305097.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,803 Posted January 28, 2007 Discharged http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6305097.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,550 Posted August 31, 2007 I saw BB King perform last night at the Minnesota State Fair. for someone who is due to be 82 in a couple of weeks time he was in fine form. His voice was powerful, although he only performed for an hour and talked through most of the set. Etta James were there also fresh out of the hospital. She was on stage for an hour too and for someone who was discharged from hospital a short time ago, she was great. Both James and King arrived on stage on motorised wheelchairs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted January 1, 2009 Seems a strange choice for DL 2009, does BB. Only 83 and played at The Kennedy Center Honors Awards last month. On the plus side, at least there should be the occasional article about him worth posting, unlike Pincher, Lom, Niemeyer, Shamir, CLS et al. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black 0 Posted January 4, 2009 Seems a strange choice for DL 2009, does BB. Only 83... I saw him perform in November. It seems like a valid choice to me. He's obese, diabetic and losing stamina. He still puts on a great show though, albeit from a comfortable seated position. About 50% spoken word and not much performance in the second half of a 80 minute show. Check out his last album and tell me the subject matter doesn't suggest he's ready to depart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 4, 2009 Seems a strange choice for DL 2009, does BB. Only 83... I saw him perform in November. It seems like a valid choice to me. He's obese, diabetic and losing stamina. He still puts on a great show though, albeit from a comfortable seated position. About 50% spoken word and not much performance in the second half of a 80 minute show. Check out his last album and tell me the subject matter doesn't suggest he's ready to depart. He seems to be still going strong. According to his website. He is scheduled for 10 concerts in the next 2 months. 1/04/2009 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA 2/05/2009 - Ruth Eckerd Hall - Clearwater, FL 2/06/2009 - UCF Arena - Orlando, FL 2/07/2009 - Kravis Center for the Performing Arts - Palm Beach, FL 2/10/2009 - Shoreline Ballroom - Hilton Head Island, SC 2/12/2009 - Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, TN 2/14/2009 - Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO, 2/15/2009 - Louisville Palace Theatre - Louisville, KY, 2/16/2009 - Fox Theatre - Detroit, MI 2/18/2009 - Providence Perf. Arts Centre.- Providence, RI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 4, 2009 I think the DL are going for a bluesman double, after Bo Diddley went skyward last year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black 0 Posted January 5, 2009 He seems to be still going strong. According to his website. He is scheduled for 10 concerts in the next 2 months. Listening to his show, it sure sounds like he intends to go out "on the road." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Derme Posted February 5, 2009 BB Kinng is the best, He not die in 2009! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
