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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=10675 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:30:04 -0400 Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:55:23 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=10675 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/the-real-reason-why-bb-king-almost-never-played-in-first-position-i-cant-even-figure-out-nothing https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/retrospective/the-real-reason-why-bb-king-almost-never-played-in-first-position-i-cant-even-figure-out-nothing Retrospective: "I've got too many open strings here."]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:30:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/lucille_the_vessel_for_bb_kings_soulful_voice-97180 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/lucille_the_vessel_for_bb_kings_soulful_voice-97180 Features: UG takes a look at the story behind on of the world's most iconic blues guitars.]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:11:28 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/learn_something_what_you_dont_know_about_the_bb_king_scale.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/learn_something_what_you_dont_know_about_the_bb_king_scale.html Music News: "What you don't know about this little trick could save your life onstage at that next blues jam."]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:26:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_bonamassa_trucks__more_guitar_legends_to_pay_tribute_to_bb_king.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/slash_bonamassa_trucks__more_guitar_legends_to_pay_tribute_to_bb_king.html Music News: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Keb' Mo', and more...]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:11:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/heres_bb_king_shredding_in_style_of_yngwie_malmsteen.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/heres_bb_king_shredding_in_style_of_yngwie_malmsteen.html Wtf?: Amazing rare footage...]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:12:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_has_been_named_us_secretary_of_state_of_the_blues.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_has_been_named_us_secretary_of_state_of_the_blues.html Music News: Legendary blues guitarist is first musician to be elevated to office of honor in US history.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:42:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/heres_a_self-taught_10-year-old_kid_in_his_tiger_pajamas_ripping_a_soulful_blues_solo_youll_never_pull_off.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/heres_a_self-taught_10-year-old_kid_in_his_tiger_pajamas_ripping_a_soulful_blues_solo_youll_never_pull_off.html Wtf?: "Awesome, buddy!", says some guy Jason Becker.]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:57:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_coroner_reports_no_evidence_of_poisoning_following_familys_claims.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_coroner_reports_no_evidence_of_poisoning_following_familys_claims.html Music News: The blues musician's daughters had accused his manager of foul play.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:33:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_remembered_with_love_and_humor_at_mississippi_funeral.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_remembered_with_love_and_humor_at_mississippi_funeral.html Music News: "The blues has lost its king and America has lost a legend," President Obama said.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2015 22:10:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_was_murdered_his_daughters_claim.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_was_murdered_his_daughters_claim.html Music News: Detectives open investigation after allegations that guitarist was poisoned by manager.]]> Tue, 26 May 2015 11:13:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_kings_body_set_for_public_viewing_in_las_vegas_before_burial.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_kings_body_set_for_public_viewing_in_las_vegas_before_burial.html Music News: Guitarist will be buried in his native Mississippi.]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 12:24:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/bb_king_a_life_retrospective__cool_moments-40467 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/bb_king_a_life_retrospective__cool_moments-40467 Features: The life of a legend.]]> Wed, 20 May 2015 02:48:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spotify_streams_of_bb_king_increase_9800_following_news_of_his_death.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/spotify_streams_of_bb_king_increase_9800_following_news_of_his_death.html Music News: Interest in guitar legend's music soars following news of his passing.]]> Mon, 18 May 2015 10:27:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_dead_at_89.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_dead_at_89.html Music News: Legendary guitarist has passed away.]]> Fri, 15 May 2015 10:04:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_not_abused_by_manager_doctor_reportedly_says.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_not_abused_by_manager_doctor_reportedly_says.html Music News: Doctor report surfaces following elder abuse claims made by daughter Patty King.]]> Tue, 05 May 2015 21:54:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_is_in_hospice_care_reportedly_abused_and_robbed_by_manager.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_is_in_hospice_care_reportedly_abused_and_robbed_by_manager.html Music News: 89-year-old's daughter claims manager stole up to $30 million and withheld medications from BB.]]> Sat, 02 May 2015 19:44:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_much_better_after_hospital_trip.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_much_better_after_hospital_trip.html Music News: Blues icon thanks fans after being treated for dehydration linked to his diabetes.]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:25:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_hospitalised_after_suffering_from_dehydration.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_hospitalised_after_suffering_from_dehydration.html Music News: The blues guitarist was rushed to hospital over the weekend in Las Vegas.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:24:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_movie_set_for_may_2012.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_movie_set_for_may_2012.html Music News: British director Jon Brewer is working on a full-length movie about the life of B.B. King.]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:22:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_more_2010_tour_dates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_more_2010_tour_dates.html Music News: BB King has added more dates to a 2010 itinerary that spans the continent and runs well into the fall.]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:41:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_unveils_2010_roadwork.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_unveils_2010_roadwork.html Music News: BB King has mapped a round of solo dates that rounds out the winter and runs into late 2010.]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:27:43 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_keeps_up_pace_with_more_shows.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_keeps_up_pace_with_more_shows.html Music News: Despite his advanced age, B.B. King continues to tackle a seemingly never-ending tour schedule.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:25:23 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/bb_king_prison_concert_from_1972_to_be_released_on_dvd.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/bb_king_prison_concert_from_1972_to_be_released_on_dvd.html New Releases: A 1972 concert staged by B.B. King at New York State's notorious Sing Sing Prison is slated for DVD release on June 16, via Music Video Distributors.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 15:13:48 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_achieves_new_chart_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_achieves_new_chart_record.html Music News: With his 83rd birthday fast approaching, blues legend B.B. King has just scored the highest-debuting solo album of his career.]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:29:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/rock_chronicles_rock_chronicles_1970s_bb_king.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/rock_chronicles_rock_chronicles_1970s_bb_king.html Interviews: The legendary blues guitarist is perhaps the most well known purveyor of the blues idiom currently playing.]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:06:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/bb_king_readies_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/bb_king_readies_new_album.html New Releases: Three months. That was the longest stretch B.B. King ever took off from the road. After six weeks, however, that old antsy feeling came knocking. ]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2007 13:35:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_released_from_hospital.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_released_from_hospital.html Music News: B.B. King was released from a Texas hospital on Saturday, two days after he was admitted with flu-like symptoms.]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:34:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_reveal_2006_touring_plans.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_reveal_2006_touring_plans.html Music News: B.B. King has lined up a busy spring and summer concert schedule that will keep his tour bus rolling for weeks to come.]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:42:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_farewell_uk_tour_dates.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_farewell_uk_tour_dates.html Music News: B.B. King & Gary Moore - a once in a lifetime double bill 5-date arena tour starts at Sheffield Arena, 29th March 2006.]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:25:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_rolls_out_2006_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bb_king_rolls_out_2006_tour.html Music News: B.B. King doesn't even think about retiring in 2006 -- he is already rolling out concert dates for the New Year.]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:55:23 -0500