fromnabulax Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 As many of you undoubtedly know, hospice care signals the end of one's time here on earth. As one who has seen the man in concert literally dozens of time through the years in almost every type of venue possible, from festivals, to casinos, to concert halls and clubs, performing blues, pop, and whole gospel shows, to say I am saddened doesn't begin to express my hurt at his passing. It is truly impossible to overrstate the importance and contributions that this man has made to contemporary music. http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/01/us/bb-king-in-home-hospice-care/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triad Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Saw him preform in Springfield MA. years ago. Best show I have ever went to. The man played his heart out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiBlue Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 May the Good Lord be by your side Mr. King. May he comfort you and your family. You are in my Prayers. MississippiBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 B B King = the blues which I love. Thank You 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Riding with the king - to the end.. I hope he knows what an influence he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Oh no. On break at a gig right now and read this. Don't even know what to say. I'm going to dedicate a song to BB when j go back on. This sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markini Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Most certainly has had an impact on me. He is a positive and upbeat guy, what amazing style, very classy gentleman. What a ride his life has been. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 His daughter is claiming he is being abused by his care givers. http://www.tmz.com/2...-abuse-daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So sad to hear this… When I saw the post yesterday about Ben E. King, BB flashed in my mind… Now we hear this, heart breaking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Sad indeed. As I get older and so many of my musical heroes pass, I'm reminded how fleeting our time on this planet is. BB was such a huge influence on all of us, whether one wants to admit it or not. I'm reminded of a story he told about an interview in which John Lennon said he wished he could play like BB King. BB was in awe. Here was the leader of the biggest band in the world wishing he could play like him. Pretty humble guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Well, dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I missed the chance to see BB play a few years ago. Talk about regret. I hope he's comfortable and being well cared for. The second article is a little bit worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblooded Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 His daughter is claiming he is being abused by his care givers. http://www.tmz.com/2...-abuse-daughter My prayers for you, Mr. King. May you find peace in your future journey. I have lived through the end of life experience 3x with parents, most recently with my mom in January, who was 91. We are not meant to live forever. Death is not pretty. As the organs shut down pain and suffering increases. Hospice is a way to help those at their end of life pass peacefully and with minimal pain and suffering. Hospitals hook you up to machines and give medicines that provide miminal comfort for most in end of life situations. Hospice allows one to pass in a natural manner while providing more complete pain control. BB has been in the hospital and his condition has degraded to the point of Hospice care. Doctors would be involved in the decision to place Mr. King in Hospice care. From this article on TMZ, all I can think is that his daughter is not prepared to let him go yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Well, I look at it this way, his body of work will be studied, copied and emulated for decades to come, and the guy had one HELL of a run! He was one of many who brought Mississippi Blues to the fore, probably collaborated with the widest variety of players, he won't soon be forgotten. A more than worthy addition to that 'Great Gig In The Sky'...never did get to see him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matonanjin Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I am so glad I was fortunately to see him in concert maybe a half dozen times. Not too long ago I finished up watching a documentary called "The Life of Riley" about a B.B. For those that don't know his given name was Riley. During one of his early gigs he changed it to "Blues Boy" which was later shortened to "B. B.". This was absolutely fascinating. It was almost 2 hours long and worth every minute invested! It goes from BB's birth on the plantation in Mississippi to today. Lot's of interviews with the man himself. It was narrated by Morgan Freeman. There were long interviews with Eric Clapton and Bono. There many more interviews including: Buddy Guy Susan Tedeschi Derek Trucks Ringo Starr Bill Wyman Carlos Santana (of course no one knows what he said. Something about celestial energy intersecting the heart (lol) Bonnie Raitt John Mayall Bobby Bland Aaron Neville Bruce Willis (I have no idea why?!?!?!?) Doyle Bramhall George Benson Dr. John Joe Bonamassa Joe Walsh Walter Trout Kenny Wayne Shepherd Johny Lang Mick Jagger Those are just the ones that come to mind. There were WAY more. I just can't recommend this documentary enough. If you are a fan of BB King (as I am) or a blues fan this is must see! It is on Amazon Instant Video and if you are a Prime member, free. With what's going on now I am fairly certain going to watch it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Anything narrated by Morgan Freeman is worth watching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Disturbing report, distressing picture. Wishing him well, wishing him peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Light&Shade Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just seen this, as I haven't been on here for a few days. This is so sad. It was because of BB King, that I got to play the dusty end of the fretboard and everything clicked into place with the scales and less is always more. Thank you Mr BB King for your beautiful blues and your radiant smile is like a ray of sunshine. I hope he receives appropriate care with kindness and dignity. Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredH Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 We are all witnessing the end of an era. He is the link that ties us all to 20th century blues and jazz. When he eventually passes, I expect that Robert Johnson, Howlin Wolf and a host of bluesmen will be waiting for him on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I almost wished I hadn't known BB was in Hospice. I think I would have preferred hearing of his passing on. It's a sad time of waiting for death to take someone. BB, the best ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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