Blues legend B.B. King reports he's in hospice at Vegas home


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In this file photo taken Aug. 22, 2012, B.B. King performs at the 32nd annual B.B. King Homecoming, a concert on the grounds of an old cotton gin where he worked as a teenager in Indianola, Miss. The Blues legend King is telling fans he's in hospice care at home in Las Vegas. The 89-year-old musician posted thanks to fans on his official website Friday, May 1, 2015, for well-wishes and prayers. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)



By The Associated Press
on May 01, 2015 at 4:52 PM



LAS VEGAS — Blues legend B.B. King is telling fans he's in hospice care at home in Las Vegas.

The 89-year-old musician posted thanks to fans on his official website Friday for well-wishes and prayers.

Las Vegas police Officer Jesse Roybal says an ambulance was summoned Thursday to King's address and a person was hospitalized following what was characterized as a dispute over medical care.

The hospitalization was the second in a month for King, who was diagnosed with diabetes decades ago.

In October, he canceled the final shows of his 2014 tour after falling ill in Chicago.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has released more than 50 albums and sold millions of records worldwide.

Representatives for King didn't immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press.


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Wishing him peace and love in his final days.

I love ol'B. I've been lucky enough to see him twice in concert. One of those times I was one of the only white faces in the crowd, and it was awesome. These black women dressed up to the nines, jewels, hats, the works. They would stand up, one arm in the air, when B would play a note or riff, and let it be known how they were feeling. Guys were in suits and tophats. I was rocking a tee shirt!

I just love B.B. King. For me, he's the greatest guitar player of all time and a fine example of a great American.

I was supposed to see  BB in Georgetown years ago.  However, the show was cancelled possibly due to BB's illness.

Post some youtube of BB rocking?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=436114vtQKU

Never Make Your Move Too Soon, Live at Nick's in 1983. The entire show is red hot. This song is about a girl who comes crawling back to B after he hits it big at a casino. Right around the 1:40 mark, he rips off some great solos. Also again at 3:30, some serious guitar interplay with the horns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg7ugDja1fA

Here's the master showing you how to pull off his vibrato.

It's impossible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yOymBfnmTk

Live In Africa. Not to be missed! Sweaty and hot, it's one of the best concerts ever.

Sending prayers for comfort and peace to Mr. King.
Too many greats are leaving us. :( :(

" Wishing him peace and love in his final days. "


Yes ........ a hospice usually means the end is near .  We must all pray for this living legend .

god bless you mr king!!!