B.B. King (1 янв 1925 г. – 31 дек 2015 г.)
Описание:
Born Riley B. King in Berblair --> moved to Memphis (associated with development of Memphis Blues sound- influenced by gospel style in southern pentecostal churches + T-Bone Walker's guitar style --> further developed "jazzy, single-note improvisations on guitar, gospel influenced vocals, large band arrangements c horns
- served as role model for blues-rock musicians (Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones)
- opinion on music categories: "more determined by sociological factors than musical ones"
Добавлено на ленту времени:
Дата:
1 янв 1925 г.
31 дек 2015 г.
~ 91 years