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Eric Clapton & Billy Gibbons Add Tributes To B.b. King

The blues icon passed away in Las Vegas, aged 89, and his famous friends and fans have taken to social media to say goodbye. Clapton, who collaborated with King on the 2000...

Eric Clapton Pays Tribute To Bb King

Eric Clapton has led tributes to legendary musician BB King.The 70-year-old singer posted a touching video message on his Facebook page thanking the late guitarist and singer, who passed away in his sleep on Thursday...

Bb King's Legacy Lives On After Blues Legend's Death

Blues legend B.B. King has died at age 89. The guitarist behind classics like Lucille, Let the Good Times Roll, 3 O’Clock Blues and countless others, left behind a legacy, unmatched by any other musician....

Blues Legend Bb King Dies In Las Vegas Aged 89

The Blues legend BB King has died in Las Vegas aged 89, his lawyer has confirmed. Brent Bryson told the Associated Press that King died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday (May...

Bb King Dies Aged 89

BB King has died aged 89.The guitarist and singer, who was known as 'The King of the Blues' by his fans, passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on Thursday (14.05.15), his lawyer has...

Bb King Dies Aged 89

BB King has died aged 89.The guitarist and singer, who was known as 'The King of the Blues' by his fans, passed away in his sleep in Las Vegas on Thursday (14.05.15), his lawyer has...

Judge Finds No Evidence To Suggest B.b. King Is Victim Of Abuse

The veteran musician, who struggles with diabetes, was hospitalised in Sin City last week (30Apr15) after King's daughter, Patty, reportedly filed a police complaint accusing his manager Laverne Toney of refusing to seek...

B.b. King's Doctor Dismisses Allegations Of Mistreatment

The veteran musician, who struggles with diabetes, was hospitalised in Las Vegas last week (30Apr15) after King's daughter, Patty, reportedly filed a police complaint accusing his manager Laverne Toney of refusing to seek...

B.b. King's Daughter Fighting For Guardianship

The veteran musician was hospitalised in late April (15) after King's daughter Patty reportedly filed a police report alleging his manager Laverne Toney refused to get the star medical help. King was...

Bb King's Manager Reassures Fans After Guitarist's Hospital Leave

Jazz master BB King remains in hospice care for the third day this Sunday. On Saturday, his longtime business manager, Laverne Toney released a statement, saying the iconic musician had a good night and she...

Blues Legend B.b. King In Hospice Care At Las Vegas Home

Legendary blues guitarist BB King is in home hospice care at his Las Vegas residency, according to a message on his official website. King returned home Friday after a brief hospitalisation on Thursday, his second...

B.b. King Assures Fans He's Fine After Health Scare

King was treated by doctors after his daughter Patty filed a police report when her father's longtime manager, Laverne Toney, allegedly refused to take him to get help when the 89 year old's...

B.b. King Health Scare As Daughter And Manager Go To War

Paramedics called to the guitarist's home in Las Vegas ran tests on him and determined he may have suffered a minor heart attack. The 89 year old was taken to a nearby...

B.b. King In Hospital

The blues legend, 89, was taken to a Las Vegas hospital this past weekend (04-05Apr15) after suffering a scare related to his diabetes battle. One source tells TMZ.com King's health emergency was...

Bb King, 89, Cancels Tour After Dehydration And Exhaustion

The blues guitarist BB King has cancelled the remaining eight performances of his current U.S tour – including one date at his own club in New York – owing to dehydration and exhaustion. The revered...

Este Haim Nearly Died At Glastonbury

Este Haim ''nearly died'' at Glastonbury last year.The Haim bassist suffers from type one diabetes - a condition where the body cannot control blood sugar levels because of problems with the hormone insulin - and...

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival To Delight Fans In Cinemas [Trailer & Pictures]

For those of you who didn’t manage to get to Crossroads – Eric Clapton’s guitar-fest – you needn’t fear, as the legend himself will be taking footage from the festival and making it available to...

R.i.p Bobby Bland: "The Lion Of The Blues" Singer Dies Aged 83

The 'Turn On Your Love Light' star, also known as Bobby "Blues" Bland and "The Lion of the Blues", was extremely influential in the blues genre, establishing a unique sound that incorporating gospel-influenced singing into...

Eric Clapton Introduces Star Line-up To His Fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival (Photos)

BB King and Eric Clapton jam at Crossroads Guitar FestivalEric Clapton, BB King and John Mayer were among some of genius performers at Clapton's fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival last weekend.It was a blues infused weekend...

Eric Clapton Reveals Details Of New Album Old Sock

Eric Clapton is releasing his 21st studio album on March 12.The musician has announced via his official website that the follow-up to 2010's 'Clapton' will be called 'Old Sock' and feature a collection of ten...

Aretha Franklin Lacks 'Respect' At Essence Festival 2012

Aretha Franklin performed the closing set at the 2012 Essence Festival. Her "typically unpredictable" set was one of ups and down, punctuated with the weird and the wonderful. She had previously performed at the festival...

Bill Maher's Obama Donation Amounts To $1 Million

The comedian Bill Maher has donated $1million to a pro- President Obama's Priorities USA Action campaign. He made the announcement at the end of his hour long special, CrazyStupidPolitics, which streamed live on Yahoo on...

Obama Singing 'Sweet Home Chicago' With Jagger And Bb King

President Barack Obama stunned the gathered crowds at a White House concert on Tuesday night (February 21, 2012) by joining in an all-star blues jam featuring Bb King and Mick Jagger. The performance, according to...

Barack Obama Singing With Mick Jagger Is Highlight Of Blues Concert

President Barack Obama was coerced into singing a couple of lines from Robert Johnson's 'Sweet Home Chicago' by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger at a blues music event at the White House on Tuesday (February...

Paul Mccartney's Son Records With The Cure

Paul McCartney's son has covered one of his father's tracks with The Cure.James McCartney plays on a new tribute album which sees artists including Billy Joel and BB King record songs from Paul's post-Beatles solo...

Best Guitarist Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest electric guitarist of all time.The 'All Along The Watchtower' star topped a list compiled by Time magazine, beating renowned musicians including Slash, BB King, Keith Richards of the...

Clapton To Feature On Buddy Guy Album

Eric Clapton is to lend his slowhand to one of his heroes by appearing on legendary bluesman Buddy Guy's latest album.Guy commands massive respect among his fellow blues and rock musicians, with performers such as...

By on 12 June 2008

King Feeling Fabulous After Health Scare

LATEST: Blues legend BB KING has assured fans he is "feeling fabulous" after recovering from a serious bout of flu. The 81-year-old had to cancel two concerts after he was struck down with a dangerously...

'Black Woodstock' Footage To Be Released

Lost footage of a 1969 Harlem, New York music festival, dubbed the Black Woodstock, is to be released after more than 35 years. Shot and promoted by legendary TV director HAL TULCHIN, the Harlem Music...

The Game Auctions Bentley For Charity

Hip-hop star THE GAME is donating his brand new customised Bentley Continental GT to MORGAN FREEMAN's charity to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. The rapper, real name JAYCEON TAYLOR, has donated his luxury...

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