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!
B. B. KINGYou never miss what you’ve never had. I never had any other life. I didn’t know any other life.
More B. B. King Quotes
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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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Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn’t do more.
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Jazz is the big brother of the blues. If a guy’s playing blues like we play, he’s in high school. When he starts playing jazz it’s like going on to college, to a school of higher learning.
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When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille.
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I never use that word, retire.
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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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I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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A day that I don’t learn something new is a wasted day.
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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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Ladies, friends, and music – without those three, I wouldn’t wanna be here.
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Growing up, I was taught that a man has to defend his family. When the wolf is trying to get in, you gotta stand in the doorway.
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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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Kenny Burrell is overall the greatest guitarist in the world and he’s my favorite.
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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.
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The blues was bleeding the same blood as me.
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