The Thrill Is Gone

Remembering BB King

I have had privileged access to some of the most interesting people in the world and BB King was among them.

My son David and I got to meet BB after his Roy Thomson Hall show in May 2007. He spent a long time asking David about his own musical interests as a bass and piano player. We also got into a discussion about the well being and extraordinary talent of Jeff Healey. BB considered Jeff one of the best blues players he'd ever heard. High praise for a local boy.

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I also had the chance to interview BB for my radio show prior to his concert date. Have a listen. (Part 1 and Part 2) You get a real feel for his self-deprecating humour and humility.