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The Thrill Is Gone... BB King... RIP...
« on: May 15, 2015, 12:23:06 AM »
One of the biggest names in blues... quite literally, a man who was a living legend, has gone... rip... :sad:
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 12:50:50 AM »
Not unexpected, but still just as sad.  Another irreplaceable loss for the world of music.  RIP. 
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2015, 02:58:40 AM »
What a coincidence - I just listened to an album of his yesterday afternoon! Will Lucille go with him? Thanks for the music, grand man.
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2015, 04:01:14 AM »
A very sad day :sad:. Seen him many times and always left feeling good. A legend, a gentleman , and just an all around great guy. This is one that the music world will miss forever. RIP :sad:.
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2015, 06:24:53 AM »
One of those who defined his own style of blues.  Loved seeing him.  R.I.P.
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« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2015, 06:26:52 AM »
An incredible span of a career. Glad I had the chance to experience him live. I wonder what type of order his estate is in especially considering all those kids?
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2015, 07:08:57 AM »
"Especially considering all those kids?"

 :mrgreen: When love came to town indeed.

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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2015, 07:53:38 AM »
As westen said - no surprise, but sad indeed. RIP BB.
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2015, 08:35:38 AM »
At age 89. In his sleep.
The best way to go.

RIP
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2015, 08:36:39 AM »
I saw him in the mid 90s. Powerful performer, he had complete control of the crowd and commanded the stage, I'd never really seen anything quite like it. R.I.P. B.B.
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2015, 09:22:05 AM »
RIP BB.

He must have known the end was near a year ago. Last year's concert in Indianola (5/25/14) was billed as "Indianola's Final BB King Homecoming"

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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2015, 11:18:54 AM »
God bless you, BB!
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« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2015, 11:26:21 AM »
Got to see him live a couple times in Houston back in the 80s.  Great shows
RIP BB
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« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2015, 04:09:56 PM »
Quote from: uwe on May 15, 2015, 02:58:40 AM
... Will Lucille go with him?

It would take a big coffin to house them all...! ;)
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« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2015, 10:52:53 PM »
Just started rehearsing The thrill is gone with by band the day before he passed. God bless you B.B.
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