Life and Legacy of B. B. King
A Mississippi Blues Icon
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3.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
This biography of the iconic blues musician features interviews with family members, fellow musicians, and those who knew his best.
Born on a cotton plantation in 1925, Riley B. King would grow up to be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, being crowned “The King of the Blues.” Never wavering from his vocation, King gathered other musicians together and melded them into the unique blues sound that would become his signature.
In this intimate portrait of B. B. King, author Diane Williams offers a brief account of the monumental blues man's life before settling in for a series of interviews with his bandmates and beloved family members. The Life and Legacy of B. B. King offers an intimate view of the man behind the music.
Customer Reviews
Great Book! Very informative
It’s always nice to know the History of someone’s story like B.B. King and the Legacy he created.
Most people aren’t aware of what some people had to go through in life. Just when you think you had it rough, then you read a book like this, and get a reality check.