BB King on stage in Chattanooga
photo by Mark A Herndon / Chattanooga Live Music
Legendary bluesman BB King, who performed in Chattanooga on March 29, 2012, has died.
His last Chattanooga show was presented by Chattanooga OnStage.
For just more than half a century B.B. King has defined the blues for a worldwide audience. Since he started recording in the 1940s, he has released over 50 albums, creating such blues classics as "The Thrill Is Gone," "Payin' the Cost To Be the Boss," "Why I Sing the Blues," "You Don't Know Me," and many more.
Today, we are feeling really blue now as Chattanoogans and fans around the world morn his passing May 14, 2015, at the age of 89.
For video of the event click here.