The self-proclaimed ”Ambassador of the Blues” has become a beloved figure in the American music, it’s easy to forget how revolutionary it was his guitar work. From the first notes of his breakthrough success of 1951. ”Blues three p.m.,” you can hear original and passionate style, combining country blues with electric fire and a very polished jazz. His string bending and vibrato with his famous guitar, Lucille, issue the mourn of a woman in real life. This was the beginning of a musical style that had an enormous influence on the style of the blues. As Buddy Guy said, “Before BB, everyone played guitar with acoustic style.” No doubt mr King is the undisputed king of the Blues.
VisionMax proudly presents: BB King
His popularity as the King of the Blues has been as long as any other monarch in the world.
Featured video: BB King live at The Guitar Center's King of the Blues.
