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“The Blues has lots its king, and America has lost a legend” ~ President, Barack Obama
Today news
broke that legendary guitarist B.B. King had passed away at the age of 89. Prayers
and condolences go out to the King family, friends, and loved ones on the loss
of such an iconic figure in music.
B.B. King rose from humble beginnings to be a pioneer of
music. His influence is world renowned and spans generations.
B.B. King – Humanitarian
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| A group of prisoners at the Dade County stockade listen to B.B. King (left) as entertained them outside their cells, Sept. 23, 1971 in Miami, Fla. King said he first sang to prisoners at the Cook County jail in Chicago and plans about a dozen more such performances. (AP Photo) |
In 1971 B.B. King co-founded FAIRR - Foundation for the
Advancement of Inmate Rehabilitation and Recreation - dedicated to the
improvement of prison conditions. The foundation grew out of conversations the
musician has with inmates while performing free concerts. B.B. King is quoted
as saying, “I would probably be in prison today if it hadn’t been for some
folks caring about what I was doing”. Source:
B.B. King: There is Always One More Time
By David McGee
B.B. King also supported other charities and causes. The Special Olympics, Precious Paws, and
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes received his support.
B.B. King will live on through his music.
(Video) Blues Legend B.B King
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