« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: B B King dead at 89  (Read 1738 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline LostArrow

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2614
  • Often wrong but never in doubt!
B B King dead at 89
« Reply #-1 on: May 15, 2015, 02:14:29 PM »
He's been  the face of blues guitarists for decades.
If you love music you know one of the Icons of music has died :-[
This is like when Elvis, John Lennon or Louis Armstrong died.
They defined a music genre.
He will be missed by music fans everywhere !
« Last Edit: May 15, 2015, 02:22:45 PM by LostArrow »
Logged
New Braunfels El Darado
Hasty-Bake
Genesis S-330 gasser
Weber Red Genesis 1000
Weber q220
CharBroil CB-740
Char-Griller Kamodo
Curbside kettle
Big Homemade Horizonal smoker @ hunt camp

Offline smokeasaurus

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16853
Re: B B King dead at 89
« on: May 15, 2015, 02:26:26 PM »
I had heard he was in hospice. He did some work on a Charles Shultz cd tribute of Vince Gauraldis timeless Peanuts tunes and just tore up Joe Cools Blues.....

I sure hope they bury "Lucille" with him..............................
Logged
Got Smoke?

Keveri H1 Charcoal oven

Joined 12-5-11   Member# 32

Offline hikerman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6662
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 02:27:32 PM »
Very true! He was one of those guys that kept going on and on. I think until last year he was still doing 180+ gigs a year.
I believe Rolling Stone magazine had him rated as the sixth best guitar player ever.  Lucille is going to be awfully lonely from here on!
Logged

Offline smokeasaurus

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16853
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2015, 02:35:32 PM »
NOBODY should be allowed to ever play Lucille. She was an extension of B B and was only to be played by him.............
Logged
Got Smoke?

Keveri H1 Charcoal oven

Joined 12-5-11   Member# 32

Offline hikerman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6662
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2015, 02:48:23 PM »
Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 15, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
NOBODY should be allowed to ever play Lucille. She was an extension of B B and was only to be played by him.............

You are right Smoke.  I too hope he's buried with Lucille.
Logged

Offline TwoPockets

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4897
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2015, 04:45:47 PM »
Quote from: hikerman on May 15, 2015, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 15, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
NOBODY should be allowed to ever play Lucille. She was an extension of B B and was only to be played by him.............

You are right Smoke.  I too hope he's buried with Lucille.

He was a national treasure. When Lucille was in his hands she became a living breathing thing. Listen to this song he wrote that paid tribute to Lucille.

Logged
Ken

Weber Performer charcoal grill
Char-Broil The Big Easy
Char-Broil H20 electric smoker (back from the dead)
Camp Chef Expedition propane outdoor range
Camp Chef Italia Artisan pizza oven
Half a ton(literally) of cast iron cookware

Offline smokeasaurus

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16853
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2015, 05:06:17 PM »
Thanks Two Pockets, I never heard that one.

Here is BB doing Joe Cool.....he even mentions Lucille at the end of the song......very cool.....

Logged
Got Smoke?

Keveri H1 Charcoal oven

Joined 12-5-11   Member# 32

Offline drholly

  • Member No Longer With Us
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10158
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2015, 05:30:49 PM »
Thanks Ken and Smoke - great links. Truly a sad time.
Logged
You can't catch a fish if you don't get a line wet...
Pit Barrel Cooker, Char Broil Electric Smoker, Charbroil Prototype Kettleman, Char Broil 500X, Blackstone Flat Top, Char-Broil SRG, Weber Performer, ANOVA sous vide device, Lodge Hibachi, Discada, Chimenea, fire pit, hunk of pink salt...
Member #

Offline teesquare

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11911
  • Brevard NC - Home Of Hillbilly Caviar
    • Savor Spices
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2015, 05:52:21 PM »
Quote from: hikerman on May 15, 2015, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 15, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
NOBODY should be allowed to ever play Lucille. She was an extension of B B and was only to be played by him.............

You are right Smoke.  I too hope he's buried with Lucille.

I agree...but "Lucille" was the name gave every guitar he owned. The last I knew of...he was on Lucille No# 15. That is a big casket ;)
Logged
BBQ is neither verb or noun. It is an experience.
Fine Swine and Bovine BBQ Team - Home of squeal and veal!
Beer, Butter and Bacon make everything better.
PBC
PBC Jr.
MAK 2 Star General #639
MAK 2 Star General #4401

Offline hikerman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 6662
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2015, 06:38:52 PM »
Quote from: teesquare on May 15, 2015, 05:52:21 PM
Quote from: hikerman on May 15, 2015, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 15, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
NOBODY should be allowed to ever play Lucille. She was an extension of B B and was only to be played by him.............

You are right Smoke.  I too hope he's buried with Lucille.

I agree...but "Lucille" was the name gave every guitar he owned. The last I knew of...he was on Lucille No# 15. That is a big casket ;)


That may be true. But maybe his guitars were like wives. And guitars don't sue for alimony!
Logged

Offline drholly

  • Member No Longer With Us
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10158
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2015, 06:53:43 PM »
Quote from: hikerman on May 15, 2015, 06:38:52 PM
Quote from: teesquare on May 15, 2015, 05:52:21 PM
Quote from: hikerman on May 15, 2015, 02:48:23 PM
Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 15, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
NOBODY should be allowed to ever play Lucille. She was an extension of B B and was only to be played by him.............

You are right Smoke.  I too hope he's buried with Lucille.

I agree...but "Lucille" was the name gave every guitar he owned. The last I knew of...he was on Lucille No# 15. That is a big casket ;)


That may be true. But maybe his guitars were like wives. And guitars don't sue for alimony!

Touche!
Logged
You can't catch a fish if you don't get a line wet...
Pit Barrel Cooker, Char Broil Electric Smoker, Charbroil Prototype Kettleman, Char Broil 500X, Blackstone Flat Top, Char-Broil SRG, Weber Performer, ANOVA sous vide device, Lodge Hibachi, Discada, Chimenea, fire pit, hunk of pink salt...
Member #

Offline TwoPockets

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4897
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2015, 06:57:05 PM »
He loved his Gibson guitars, but I bet he could have made my $15 dollar Sears and Roebuck guitar sing the blues too.
Logged
Ken

Weber Performer charcoal grill
Char-Broil The Big Easy
Char-Broil H20 electric smoker (back from the dead)
Camp Chef Expedition propane outdoor range
Camp Chef Italia Artisan pizza oven
Half a ton(literally) of cast iron cookware

Offline drholly

  • Member No Longer With Us
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10158
  • Brooklyn Park, MN
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2015, 07:00:41 PM »
Quote from: TwoPockets on May 15, 2015, 06:57:05 PM
He loved his Gibson guitars, but I bet he could have made my $15 dollar Sears and Roebuck guitar sing the blues too.

Kinda like some of the folks here who can make great food on a hot rock.... there are magicians in every part of art, it is so good to have enjoyed their presence.
Logged
You can't catch a fish if you don't get a line wet...
Pit Barrel Cooker, Char Broil Electric Smoker, Charbroil Prototype Kettleman, Char Broil 500X, Blackstone Flat Top, Char-Broil SRG, Weber Performer, ANOVA sous vide device, Lodge Hibachi, Discada, Chimenea, fire pit, hunk of pink salt...
Member #

Offline sliding_billy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 10565
  • North Texas
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #12 on: May 15, 2015, 07:05:41 PM »
Last time I saw him was in '87.  I remember that show like it was yesterday.
Logged
Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/ WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

Offline tlg4942

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2384
  • "Way down in Alabama"
Re: B B King dead at 89
« Reply #13 on: May 15, 2015, 09:46:22 PM »
Quote from: LostArrow on May 15, 2015, 02:14:29 PM
He's been  the face of blues guitarists for decades.
If you love music you know one of the Icons of music has died :-[
This is like when Elvis, John Lennon or Louis Armstrong died.
They defined a music genre.
He will be missed by music fans everywhere !
absolutly!
Logged
Terry "Way down in Alabama"
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »