Remembering B.B. King

Sitting in his dressing room, back stage in Perth with just my girl and the King, will forever be one of the most memorable moments of my life. The humble man opposite blew me away by his willingness to sit and talk the blues with a fan. The greatest blues player on the planet took time out to chat to a fan when others would have been in the limo and half way to the hotel, and not once did he try to hustle me out. There are a few other great names in the blues world that cold learn from his humbleness and gratitude. RIP the King.

Thank You Joe, beautiful gesture, for beautiful music and person BB King was.

I saw BB in Nashville at the Ryman, not long before he passed. He was very confused, would start a tune, then stop and introduce a couple of band members he had just introduced... he never completed a tune, the cool thing was, he had the crowd totally behind him the whole time, and it was cool seeing him... then Buddy Guy came out and literally killed it, and gave it his all, I think partly making up for his good friend’s off night, and it was awesome.... great night.

Back when I didn’t know the difference between blues and jazz ( looong ago) I loved Mr. BB King. I am a white girl with a blues heart and Mr. King was the reason. It amazes me still each time I hear his music. I could go on, but I have to wonder how there could be even one down vote from this post. The jealous few who can’t stand the success of another is all I can attribute that to. We Love You Mr. BB, and always will. You know there is one hell of a band in heaven with him among them.

B. B. King brought so much beauty into this world with his music. His presence will always be with us. May he rest in peace!

B.B. was so open to many and many young blues guitarist sitting in and encouraging them. That's why B.B. was so sweet!

Speechless!!! I don’t understand but tears coming down through my eyes long life the blues lives..

Man! I grew up in St. Louis, Mo. Muddy waters, BB King, Howln Wolf, and a host of others from the south. The Delta Blues. Brother I don`t know where the hit you but you got It. I remember the video with BB King 15yrs ago and thought nothing about, but here you are. The Blues, you got It, my brother, you got It.

Just found this channel. For me a beautiful moment when BB plays with Pavarotti BB so humble to the great tenor voice..BB synonymous with the blues lived for 3 weeks on his own aged 9 parents dead. BB's message to the world terrific. Joe calls him Mr King throughout the ultimate respect. Now JB flies the blues flag and does it superbly. I guess it is about telling stories BB King told great stories and now Mr Joe Bonamassa tells those great stories in his way and tells his his own great stories. Happy to know Blues Lives

Thanks Joe Bonamassa for sharing this with the world, and for the 15 that didn;t like this all I can say is that they don't know the Blues. RIP BB KING

No one could tell a story like B.B. King and Lucille. Wonderful tribute, Joe.

This music is for all time! She is eternal! People will leave, music will remain! Thank you Joe for the music and memory of your teacher!

My wife and I saw BB King, Jimmie Vaughan, and Etta James at a concert in Kentucky in the 90's, and I'll never forget it. R.I.P. BB King.

I saw B. B. less than a year before he passed. Surf Ballroom and I was in line 2 hours before the door opened. They allowed you to stand by the stage and I was 20 feet from him. His band did a set before he came out, then the King came out. He played. He talked. Played some more and told some stories. We all sang together on his closing song. 'You are my sunshine.' For a little over an hour, you knew what it felt like to be in the presence of greatness. I miss him. I miss the music.

Mr Bonnamassa you sir, are such a well rounded individual and musician, you have had a great impact on music overall not just the blues. I truly believe you were meant to cross paths w/ Mr. King. Thank you for your music, instrument preservation, mentorship and the willful sharing of knowledge. You sir are a living legend I.M.O. THANK YOU!

Like BB said, One of a kind, R.I.P. BB & Gold bless you Joe, for your Greatfulness.

I named my daughter after B.B., true story. Rylee (different spelling), but still. And she's a tremendous musician in her own right.

If you gave this a thumbs down, you don’t know anything about real music and real talent. The world would be a much nicer place with more people like B.B. King in it. Thanks for everything B.B.

The first time I saw a video of 12 year old Bonamassa, I was brought to tears to see such talent coming out of such a young kid. A couple nights ago watched Joe's concert at the Greek Theater for the umpteenth time, again brought to tears when he played BB's Hummingbird, partly because of his masterful playing and partly because BB is gone and it's one of the best songs ever. Got to see BB twice, once around 1989 and again during his 80th birthday tour. I am still kicking myself because I didn't go up and meet him at the first one, which was at a small outdoor venue and would have been easy to do and I'm not shy about meeting celebrities. Must have been temporarily out of my mind, didn't take my camera either!

I’m lucky enough to have lived to witnessed both careers! Long live the Blues! Thank you Joe