Riley B. King, AKA, "B.B.," Was Born September 16, 1925, In Ita Bena, Mississippi.
B.B. King Is A Bona Fide Music Legend. For Decades He Has Carried On The Delta Blues Tradition --- Recording Coutless Blues Classics Which Include: "Sweet Sixteen," "Everyday I Have The Blues," "The Thrill Is Gone" And "Ain't Nobody Home." With His Guitar,Which He Calls Lucille, King Has Cut Over 50 Albums, Performed In 57 Countries And Won Numerous Awards, Including 5 Grammys.
On May 20, 1991, The Washington Post Announced That The Legendary Guitarist Was Among 16 Master Folk Artists To Win A $5,000 Fellowship From The National Endowment For The Arts (NEA). The NEA Chairman Referred To King As "A Living National Treasure ...Keeper Of Seasoned And Mature Artistic Tradition That Speaks To Us Across Hundreds Of Years."
In June 2008, B. B. King Was Inducted Into The Hollywood Bowl Hall Of Fame Alongside Liza Minnelli And Sir James Galway.
A Classic B.B. King Performance
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
Gaddy, I visited his growing up town of Indianola, MS a few years ago. Saw his home there and they have a nice recreation center opened in his honor. Of course, Memphis has his club here and he often appears there for concerts. I've never been there though to see him. Still his Beale Street Club is popular among visitors in Memphis. Great information. Keep it going Gaddy....
Here's someone you might think about blogging about Vanessa Williams...in 1983 she was crowned as first African American for Miss America on September 17, 2009. You might think about it and do one on her. I'll see you around in... Black in Time!
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 at 9:53AM
MIISRAEL Bride
Thanks YOU, MIISRAEL!! Vanessa and Suzette are the subjects of tomorrow's blog!!
Wednesday, September 16th 2009 at 10:56AM
Hugh Gaddy
