a month agoB.B. - B.B. King’s subtle string bends are the sound of a musician completely immersed in his communication medium, speaking a special and unique musical language that he has been inventing for a lifetime. He was a mentor to many famous guitarists, including Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan, and his style inspired many to learn the instrument. The great man is gone, but his blue notes will live forever.
As a child, B.B. was forbidden by his mother to sing the blues, which she called the Devil’s music.
That didn’t hold him back for long and the King became an undisputed blues guitar legend, synonymous with his Gibson ES-355s (all nicknamed ‘Lucille’), his booming voice, personality and an unfailing work ethic, playing 250+ shows a year for most of his playing life. B.B.
King’s style was incredibly economical - very few players have ever filled so few notes with so much emotion - but he filled every note in his typically very short phrases with his sweet, singing tone and trademark vibrato which made him instantly recognisable. BB never plays rhythm guitar, the guitar is a voice to play a melody and he leaves the chords to others:
1. “The Thrill Is Gone”
2. “The Thrill Is Gone” - Ft. Gary Moore
3. “I Believe To My Soul”
4. “Sweet Little Angel”
5. “Instrumental”
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