Very sad but inevitable. Obviously a huge influence on so many famous white blues guitarists, eg Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Paul Kossoff etc, just to name 3 British ones from the 60s blues boom. RIP BB.
So sad to lose a blues legend and a personal hero.
On holiday a few years ago I was lucky enough to be invited up to play with the house band. We did a slow blues number, nice and easy 12 bar and I just held back and played some sweets bends with stinging vibrato. After the set someone told me they were surprised by how soulful my playing was (for a white dude, unspoken but implied lol). It was such a huge compliment but that was what BB taught me - how to make each note count, how to use space and how to play with feeling.
Devastated at this news really, it hasn't sunk in yet. He leaves behind a legacy of great music and he lives on through that.
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The man was a legend. He has inspired many a great guitarist and his vibrato bends baffled many more.
Sad day for music today.
I am currently making my way through the Ladies and Gentlemen box set.
RIP
The thrill will never be gone
On holiday a few years ago I was lucky enough to be invited up to play with the house band. We did a slow blues number, nice and easy 12 bar and I just held back and played some sweets bends with stinging vibrato. After the set someone told me they were surprised by how soulful my playing was (for a white dude, unspoken but implied lol). It was such a huge compliment but that was what BB taught me - how to make each note count, how to use space and how to play with feeling.
Devastated at this news really, it hasn't sunk in yet. He leaves behind a legacy of great music and he lives on through that.
Rest in peace, Riley 'Blues Boy' King.