BB KING

[tevaburger]

What a legend. Don't really care for Neil Young, more of a worry of him clashing with Franz. Will probably plump for Buddy, as, y'know, might not get another chance.

[The Nal]

I was there, and I was dead dissapointed. Playing songs how other guitarists would sound like.. it was slightly embarrasing and not what I was hoping for...

I gave up after 15 minutes or so, much too much pandering to an audience who probably aren't that interested in the blues for my ears....

sorry

[eFestivals]

As for BB being boring? He could sit on his chair, which he will, for an hour and play the same 4 or 5 notes, which he will, and that’ll do me.

there's only one thing you need to watch for BB King's total class to come shining thru, and that's him playing with U2. He makes them look like the pop stars that they are.

[DaveMac]

I would love to see BB King at Glastonbury this year - saw him 20 odd years ago and he was great - a real talented and authentic blues guitar player

Hope (if he appears) he doesn't clash with one of the main headliners though ....

Will be very interested to see if his name is on the final Glastonbury set list.

Edited February 4, 2009 by DaveMac

[airds]

I *really* hope this turns out to be true

I love BB King...I'm just playing the kids "BB King - Live at the Regal" , just in case

[The Nal]

there's only one thing you need to watch for BB King's total class to come shining thru, and that's him playing with U2. He makes them look like the pop stars that they are.

[srvman]

that last clip is one i always show my friends the difference between a really good guitarist and 3 proper amazing guitarist....

Jimmy is so far out of his depth on that video but any really good guitarist would be....but on merit he is responsible for "the" greatest guitarists ever...

all of those guitarists on stage would say the exact same thing about stevie....

sorry i do get carried away with SRV im just so gutted i was born 10 years too late lol

[Wooderson]

Thats pure smut out of BB there Ollan.

[The Nal]

So, is he playing or what?

Still down as strong rumour.....

[staggerlee]

So, is he playing or what?

Still down as strong rumour.....

[eFestivals]

I really hope he doesn't clash with Neil Young!

if he's playing I doubt he'd be a stage headliner.

[St.Jimmy]

if he's playing I doubt he'd be a stage headliner.

[The Klumpster]

Even if you're not into Blues ( ) I can't see why you wouldn't wanna go and see BB King. He's a musical livin leg end, one to be 'ticked off the list'. Late afternoon slot would be best, while feeling comfortably numb as the sun goes down. I'm hoping for a day like we had last year which was permeated with blues - Seasick Steve (good fun), Eric Bibb (AKA Dwayne Dibbly, always worth a look) and of course topped off with Buddy Guy - who cares about showboating, that's probably the best guitar sound I've heard outdoors

[mashy]

I am hoping that BB will be playing a late afternon slot. I also think due to his age now that he may prefer this sort of time slot rather a late night one.

Here's hoping that he does not clash

[Straight Through]

Even if you're not into Blues ( ) I can't see why you wouldn't wanna go and see BB King. He's a musical livin leg end, one to be 'ticked off the list'.

[The Nal]

and of course topped off with Buddy Guy - who cares about showboating, that's probably the best guitar sound I've heard outdoors

[The Klumpster]

Thats probably the best guitarist you've seen outdoors. Or indoors for that matter.

[Wooderson]

I thought Eric Bibb (and his amazing guitarist) knocked spots off all of them last year, including Buddy Guy who appeared to be under the impression he was ins some Vegas style club...

[smiley4999]

just noticed that the bb king rumour has been removed. Why oh why!

[Sam Crawley]

just noticed that the bb king rumour has been removed. Why oh why!

[When Jokers Attack]

i will see BB King over anyone except Shakey and The Boss.

[dj267]

I can tell this is one of those rumours which will run and run until the line-up is published. I'm sure it would be a really really fun experience to be there.

Fingers crossed, but it won't be the end of the world.....

[denwyn]

I thought Eric Bibb (and his amazing guitarist) knocked spots off all of them last year, including Buddy Guy who appeared to be under the impression he was ins some Vegas style club...

[scudetto_boy]

It would be amazing to see BB King on the Jazzworld

[dj267]

Quick point: John Mayall is playing the UK every night of the Glastonbury Experience, EXCEPT, BB King isn't joining him on the Friday Night. Proof can be found on the tour schedule here:

http://www.johnmayall.com/tour.html

So, BB King takes one night off from the tour in order to put in an appearance on the Jazz World? It's not impossible!!!! I think that one isolated absence does look pretty suspicious to me.... surely, if BB was available, he'd play there just as he has been the whole run of dates.

This seems pretty positive to me- I'd much rather see BB on his own.........

Edited May 14, 2009 by dj267