Notodden friend died Thursday – Telemarksavisa

Notodden friend King died at his home in Las Vegas Thursday, said his lawyer according to USA Today.

King had recently returned to his home after a short stay in hospital, where he was treated for high blood pressure and diabetes , reports Sky News

His family confirmed to The Los Angeles Times in April that the singer was hospitalized, but her daughter later said that it was “much better with him.” According to the daughter he had treatment for dehydration caused by type 2 diabetes, a diagnosis doctors gave him over 20 years ago.

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In October last year had BB King cancel a tour after he became ill during a concert in Chicago.

Riley B. King was born on September 16, 1925. Mississippi. He has been very important for blues music and has gradually distinguished himself as a musician, guitarist, songwriter – and producer.

Rolling Stone has been named him the greatest living guitarist and the third largest ever – just overtaken by Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman. Few are honored and hailed as King, among others, he has gained a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

BB King has also visited Norway several times and held concerts, including at Notodden, Molde, Kongsberg and Trondheim.

THIRD LARGEST

According popmagasinet Rolling Stone was BB King is the third largest guitarist ever – by Jimi Hendrix and Duane Allman. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in 1980 he was elected into the Blues Hall of Fame and in 1987 in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In 1949 began King to record music when he got a record deal with it Los Angeles-based record label RPM Records. Many of the Kings early recordings were produced by Sam Phillips, who later founded Sun Records. He was called the “Beale Street Blues Boy,” which was later shortened to BB

In the 1950s, were King one of the most important names in R & amp; B genre, with hits like “You Know I Love You “” Woke Up This Morning, “” Please Love Me, “” When My Heart Beats like a Hammer, “” Whole Lotta ‘Love, “” You Upset Me Baby, “” Every Day I Have the Blues, “” Sneakin ‘Around, “” Ten Long Years, “” Bad Luck, “” Sweet Little Angel, “” On My Word of Honor “and” Please Accept My Love. ” In 1962 signed King signed to ABC-Paramount Records, and in November 1964 played King into the legendary album Live at the Regal at The Regal Theatre in Chicago.

Kings first success outside the blues market was a cover version of Roy Hawkins song “The Thrill is Gone” he recorded in 1969, which was a hit on both the pop and R & amp; B charts, which was very unusual for an R & amp; B artist. He also became more visible as rock musician when he played the opening act on the US tour of The Rolling Stones in the same year. Kings success in mainstream music continued the 1970s with songs like “To Know You Is to Love You” and “I Like to Live the Love.” From 1951 to 1985 was King of R & amp; B-Billboard Magazine as much as 74 times.

From the 1980s onwards played King into less and less music, but maintained a visible and active career, where he participated in numerous TV shows and movies, and performed 300 evenings a year. In 1988 he reached a new generation of fans when he recorded the single “When Love Comes To Town” with U2. In 2000, King along with guitarist Eric Clapton to record Riding With The album King. In 2003, King shared the stage with rock band Phish in New Jersey, where he performed three of his classics and jamming with the band for over 30 minutes.

Overall, more than 100 BB King concerts have been broadcast or partially broadcast on radio or television in several countries. From 29 March to 4 April 2006 traveled King on his farewell tour of Europe and mainly Britain Along with Gary Moore.

Source: Wikipedia