Despite what Don McLean sang many years ago, for lots of people today is the day the music died with the passing of blues legend B.B. King. B.B. influenced so many other artists, the list too long to even contemplate. And not just blues artists, he can rightly be called legend who's music will live on for generations to come. Has been stated this morning on TV you really only needed to hear a couple of notes from his guitar and without even seeing him you knew it was B.B. R.I.P. great man, I for one will always remember you.
Along the years many of the British white pop and rock bands and singers who were greatly influenced by him have paid him back by either recording his songs or having him play on their albums and have him on tour with them. They have all appreciated what a big, big influence he has been on their lives and the music scene in general.
Here are just a few of his collaborations.
Has I have been compiling this tribute I have noticed that several of these other great musicians and singers are no longer with us, maybe, just maybe their souls are all playing and singing together.
Mel, nice to chat
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