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Concert Impressions: B.B. King |
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Written by Adam Dubbin
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
 B.B. King put on a heck of a show Saturday afternoon. Photo Adam Dubbin /TheSequitur.com
Now, when I say B.B. King sat on this throne, I mean that literally. He explained to the crowd at the onset that he was suffering from diabetes, and at 82 years old, he needed to sit down to play. Throughout his set, the old pro told charming stories of his blues past, from misadventures with women to adventures on the road. Not only was it a fabulous musical experience, it was a history lesson in the blues. My expectations, as lofty as they were, were fulfilled by what I saw Saturday. With the passing of Bo Diddly still visible in the rearview mirror, I took a moment to reflect on how fortunate I was to witness the greatness of this legendary octogenarian. I hope to get another helping before his time is up.
[BBKing.com]
Adam Dubbin, managing editor of TheSequitur.com, is a doctoral student in audiology at the University of South Florida.
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