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!
B. B. KINGMay I live forever. But may you live forever and a day.
More B. B. King Quotes
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When I do eventually drop, I pray to God that it will 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!
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A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.
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I don’t like anybody to be angry with me. I’d rather have friends.
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I do it because I still get a kick out of it. I still love performing. It keeps me young.
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Kenny Burrell is overall the greatest guitarist in the world and he’s my favorite.
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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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Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a couple dollars. I loved that. I’d go back next Saturday.
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I don’t think it’s meant for man to know everything at once.
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A lot of people believe what other people say.
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I can’t think of anyone I’ve mistreated. I’ve always thought that I am my brother’s keeper. And I believe there’s a ‘great spirit’ that takes care of all of us.
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The way I feel today, as long as my health is good and I can handle myself well and people still come to my concerts, still buy my CDs, I’ll keep playing until I feel like I can’t.
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Albert King wasn’t my brother in blood, but he sure was my brother in Blues.
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A day that I don’t learn something new is a wasted day.
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Education is the one thing that no one can take from you.
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I guess you can look at me, and tell I’m the old man. My name is BB King.
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