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B.B. King is apparently under hospice care according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter. An ambulance came to his home in Las Vegas on Friday but his business manager, Laverne Toney, said that the performer opted to receive care at his home versus heading to the hospital. -
B.B. King Hospitalized for Dehydration: Daughter Says Guitarist Is 'Much Better'
The King of Blues, B.B. King, was rushed to the hospital last night, April 6, and treated for dehydration caused by his Type 2 diabetes. Initial reports did not include the reason for his hospital visit, but King's daughter later told 'The Los Angeles Times' that the 89-year-old guitar legend was feeling "much better." The singer was hospitalized last October for the same reason, which resulted in the cancellation of eight shows. -
5 Ways Muddy Waters Changed Music: Amplified Blues, Chuck Berry and More (A 100th Birthday Tribute)
Today marks what would've been the 100th birthday of blues legend McKinley "Muddy Waters" Morganfeld. Kind of. Still waters run deep, but Muddy Waters runs deeper. Here are 5 ways modern music would be different without the legend, from the amplification of the blues to the discovery of Chuck Berry. -
'Art of McCartney' Tribute Album Features Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, And More: Watch The Cure's Take On 'Hello Goodbye'
Paul McCartney has established himself as one of the most influential songwriters of all time. Now the former Beatle is being recognized by his industry peers with a tribute compilation called The Art of Paul McCartney, which features covers of songs McCartney wrote during his time with the Beatles, Wings and as a solo artist. -
8 Prison Albums Not by Johnny Cash: B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, The Sex Pistols and More
Despite not being Cash's best prison show by a long shot—that honor goes to his At Folsom Prison, which was recorded earlier but released later—the success of At San Quentin seemed to touch off a craze in releasing live albums recorded at penitentiaries. Here's a selection of eight albums that weren't released by Cash. -
B.B. King delivers uncomfortable performance in St. Louis, including rambling 'You Are My Sunshine'
A performance in St. Louis by music legend B.B. King has many wondering if the "King" of the blues still has enough gas in the tank to keep up with his touring lifestyle. The guitarist took the stage Friday night at Peabody's Opera House and gave a show that was heavy on uncomfortable stage banter and many performances that were cut short by the headliner.
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