I just wonder where I was when the talent was being given out, like George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Eric Clapton... oh, there's many more! I wouldn't want to be like them, you understand, but I'd like to be equal, if you will. B. B. King bensonburrellclapton share on social
My dad died, I think, at 87. So I'll be lucky if I make 87. But in a lot of cases, the younger people live longer than their parents. And they know more. My dad used to tell me he ate the hog from his rooter to his tooter. So do I when I'm not trying to lose weight. B. B. King casedaddie share on social
When I do eventually drop, I pray to God that it'll happen in one of three ways. Firstly, on stage or leaving the stage, then secondly in my sleep. And the third way? You'll have to figure that out for yourself! B. B. King dropeventuallyfigure share on social
I never met a woman I didn't like. I love 'em all, in their different ways. B. B. King lovemeetway Change image and share on social
I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions. B. B. King connectemotionguitar Change image and share on social
I've said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed. B. B. King blackbluecount Change image and share on social
The minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille. B. B. King lucilleminuteorally Change image and share on social
If you want to be a good blues singer, people are going to be down on you, so dress like you're going to the bank to borrow money. B. B. King bankblueborrow Change image and share on social
I was a singing disc jockey who heard every type of music there was - and loved it all. B. B. King dischearjockey Change image and share on social
I've been a loner all the time throughout my life... I haven't been the best father... Many times... my children have accused me of not giving them enough attention. And, frankly, I never have been good at handling that. B. B. King accuseattentionchild share on social
