I’d rather be B.B. King. That’s the way I started. Let the heavy metal guys play heavy metal, let the others play the other … I try to do what I do better, not get away from it.
B. B. KINGI’d rather be B.B. King. That’s the way I started. Let the heavy metal guys play heavy metal, let the others play the other … I try to do what I do better, not get away from it.
More B. B. King Quotes
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I tried to connect my singing voice to my guitar an’ my guitar to my singing voice. Like the two was talking to one another.
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You never miss what you’ve never had. I never had any other life. I didn’t know any other life.
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I was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King have crossover successes like me. We played in the same places like the Whisky and the Filmore. When Albert made his guitar cry, he could cut you so deep!
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Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just look out the window and see some of the most gorgeous scenery ever, right here in the USA.
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The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.
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There are so many sounds I still want to make, so many things I haven’t yet done.
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When I was young, I didn’t play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I’ve reached. Think what they might do over time.
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I’ve been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.
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Janis Joplin sings the blues as hard as any black person.
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We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you’re doing so.
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I gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.
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You only live but once, and when your died your done, so let the good times roll.
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Notes are expensive, spend them wisely.
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I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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We are here because there are things that need our help. Like the planet. Like each other. Like animals. The world is like a garden, and we are its protectors.
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