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May 2, 2015 at 8:30 pm #7505mrsexloverParticipant
The Thrill is gone – R.I.P. B.B. King
The ‘King of the Blues’ guitarist and singer, BB King, has died aged 89
King, known for his hits Lucille, Sweet Black Angel and Rock Me Baby, died in his sleep in Las Vegas.
Born in Mississippi, King began performing in the 1940s. He went on to influence a generation of musicians, working with Eric Clapton and U2.
Once ranked as the third greatest guitarist of all time, he had been suffering ill health in recent months.He was recently taken to hospital with a diabetes-related illness.
A former farmhand, King was awarded his 15th Grammy award in 2009 for his album One Kind Favor.
He was also inducted into both the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rolling Stone magazine placed him behind only Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman in its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.Until recently, King performed in at least 100 concerts a year.
Rest In Peace BB King
B. B. King – The Thrill Is Gone
May 2, 2015 at 8:30 pm #7491leighdeexxxParticipantMr. King has allowed us his fans in on a very sad and emotional part of his life. The very talented blues singer and musician has tweeted that he is in care of hospice in his Las Vegas home. In case you do not know what hospice is; here is the definition as follows…
Hospice care: Care designed to give supportive care to people in the final phase of a terminal illness and focus on comfort and quality of life, rather than cure. The goal is to enable patients to be comfortable and free of pain, so that they live each day as fully as possible. Aggressive methods of pain control may be used. Hospice programs generally are home-based, but they sometimes provide services away from home — in freestanding facilities, in nursing homes, or within hospitals. The philosophy of hospice is to provide support for the patient's emotional, social, and spiritual needs as well as medical symptoms as part of treating the whole person.
His story continues…
*It’s never a good thing to hear that someone is in hospice care. The reality is that the word/phrase is almost always associated with the final days of life.Unfortunately that’s the word that blues legend B.B. King himself is using to refer to his current medical situation .
On Friday, the 89-year-old musician posted thank yous to fans on his official website for well-wishes and prayers.
According to CNN, on Thursday, officer Jesse Roybal of the Las Vegas Police Dept. Office said an ambulance was summoned to King’s address and he was hospitalized following what was characterized as a dispute over medical care.
On Friday we reported that King’s daughter believes he is being abused … and called police on Thursday to settle a dispute over whether he needed to be hospitalized.
Via TMZ we learned that there’s a huge battle over B.B.’s care — between his daughter Patty King and his longtime manager Laverne Toney. Patty, who lives with her father in Las Vegas … tells us she wanted to take him to the hospital because his urine was orange and he wasn’t eating.
She claims Toney — who has power of attorney over B.B. — refused, so Patty called police. Responding officers called in paramedics, who agreed B.B. needed to be checked out by doctors.
The hospitalization was the second in a month for King, who was diagnosed with diabetes decades ago.
Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2015/05/b-b-king-tells-fans-hes-in-hospice-care-at-home/#O6At2rWHJvKmSzGu.99
So let us all take a moment and say a prayer for this international icon and pray that he has a swifty Godspeed recovery! WE LOVE YA MR. KING!
May 2, 2015 at 8:33 pm #147750AnonymousGuestSad story, thank you for sharing Leigh. You know be will be in my prayers.
May 2, 2015 at 8:34 pm #147751jvhelvis1979Participantlucille needs him so hopefully he recovers
pray for the kingthanks for sharing Leigh
May 2, 2015 at 8:44 pm #147752BrandybeeParticipantPrayers and positive thoughts sent to give him strength.
Good Luck, Speedy recovery.
May 2, 2015 at 8:44 pm #147753jaycParticipantWere rooting for you BB King, the undisputed king of the blues
May 2, 2015 at 8:45 pm #147754mrsexloverParticipantMy prayers for a speedy recovery Mr. BB King
and s song from him while we do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jCNXASjzMY
BB King – How Blue Can You Get
May 2, 2015 at 11:09 pm #147755Tommy_72ParticipantPrayers and well wishes for this legend in his own lifetime.
Whenever his time comes – and let's hope and pray that ain't for a while yet – but whenever it is… what a legacy he's already created and will leave behind.
May 3, 2015 at 9:08 am #147756LoverParticipantWhen love comes to town… (this song he performed with U2) and I'm sure he heeds a lot of this love now. Let's send it, together with good hopes and our best wishes.
May 3, 2015 at 9:15 am #7493LoverParticipantRIP Ben E. king – Stand by me –
Ben E. King died on April, 30.
He was member of the Drifters (This magic moment, Save the last dance for me) and started a solo career later. Now he can say “I See The Light”
RIP Ben
May 3, 2015 at 10:26 am #147760leighdeexxxParticipantMr. Ben E King, you will be sorely missed. Its so sad that you had to leave us; but God called and said well done my good and faithful servant. Now you are home amongst the other greats as well as the angels; know that your music will always live on. We love you and you will be missed RIHP MR.BEN E KING!
May 3, 2015 at 10:28 am #147757leighdeexxxParticipantWhen love comes to town… (this song he performed with U2) and I'm sure he heeds a lot of this love now. Let's send it, together with good hopes and our best wishes.
AMEN LOVER!
May 3, 2015 at 4:51 pm #147758tangoracerParticipanthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky0x3_0li2I
BB King Stand By Me
May 3, 2015 at 4:53 pm #147761tangoracerParticipanthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky0x3_0li2I
B.E. King Stand By Me
May 3, 2015 at 6:17 pm #147759BrandybeeParticipantWhen the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by meThe Angels did stand by you and when you grew tired, they helped you to heaven. We are a poorer earth for having lost you. Thank you for the music you gave and left behind. We will listen to it for generations to come.
RIP BEN E KING. xxxx
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