Fantastic film about a true giant of the Blues scene and a lovely, modest man as well. I have been fortunate to see B.B. King on a number of occasions and have always been knocked out by how gets the guitar to sing it may look easy but it ain't and so far I haven't got anywhere near getting the same tone. Not just one for the purists either as B. B. King is one of the few bluesmen to cross over to Soul/Rock and Pop. A great film about a proper musician.
It was very good very humble guy. would love to see somthing about the guy who allegedly sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads to be famous cant remember his name read an article on it ages ago would make a great film
Robert Johnson and there was a documentary and a film based on the story called "Crossroads" it starred Ralph Machio who was rather good in it surprisingly with guitar parts played by Ry Cooder and Steve Vai. Its a bit daft but the music is brilliant check it out.
And how you stay as grounded and wise as BB King whilst being a stone cold musical genius (with all the adulation it brings), I don't know - what a guy.
Quite apt that it was on the priceless BBC4 given that it was up against the woeful BBC3 for the chop. Thank God they made the right decision; they have had some excellent music based programmes on that station in the past few years...long may it continue.
Great film. I love BB. He makes it look easy, but "it's all in the fingers" - you can always tell it's him - it's in the tone and the vibrato. I'm gonna keep trying - if I am lucky enough to live as long as him maybe one day I will play a single note as good as him.
It was very good very humble guy. would love to see somthing about the guy who allegedly sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads to be famous cant remember his name read an article on it ages ago would make a great film
Ere...I thought you only watched Top Gear and the Football league show on the BBC? Unless BB has been the 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car' I guess you might watch it a bit more than you think :-)
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No, his real name is Riley B King.
Blues are alright.
And how you stay as grounded and wise as BB King whilst being a stone cold musical genius (with all the adulation it brings), I don't know - what a guy.
Quite apt that it was on the priceless BBC4 given that it was up against the woeful BBC3 for the chop. Thank God they made the right decision; they have had some excellent music based programmes on that station in the past few years...long may it continue.