A lot of people believe what other people say.
A lot of people believe what other people say. B. B. … Read More
A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.
A guitar is like an old friend that is there with … Read More
The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.
The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away … Read More
A day that I don’t learn something new is a wasted day.
A day that I don’t learn something new is a wasted … Read More
I can’t afford no liquor, all I can buy is beer and wine.
I can’t afford no liquor, all I can buy is beer … Read More
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!
I was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King … Read More
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.
I’d rather be B.B. King. That’s the way I started. Let … Read More
Michael Bloomfield came in after rock n roll started, and he was a great guitarist. He idolized me – I know that. What else can I say ? he was a young, excitable man. To him, drugs were plentiful, and that was no good. I talked to him like he was a son of mine. He was a great and he was gonna be greater. But he was part of the “in-crowd” and so he never got there
Michael Bloomfield came in after rock n roll started, and he … Read More
I’ve always liked ladies all my life. I guess it started with my mom. So every time I saw a pretty lady, I thought, she’s pretty.
I’ve always liked ladies all my life. I guess it started … Read More
A lot of times I say to myself, “I wished I could be worthy of all the compliments that people give me sometimes.” I’m not inventing anything that’s going to stop cancer or muscular dystrophy or anything, but I like to feel that my time and talent is always there for the people that need it. When someone do say something negative, most times I think about it, but it don’t bother me that much.
A lot of times I say to myself, “I wished I … Read More
Being a blues singer is like being black two times.
Being a blues singer is like being black two times. B. … Read More
I gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.
I gave you seven children, but now you want to give … Read More
When you don’t have much money, you worry that they’ll just put you in the ground someplace and your loved ones won’t know where you are.
When you don’t have much money, you worry that they’ll just … Read More
I don’t try to just be a blues singer – I try to be an entertainer. That has kept me going.
I don’t try to just be a blues singer – I … Read More
I call myself a blues singer, but you ain’t never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.
I call myself a blues singer, but you ain’t never heard … Read More
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.
Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just … Read More
You never miss what you’ve never had. I never had any other life. I didn’t know any other life.
You never miss what you’ve never had. I never had any … Read More
I liked blues from the time my mother used to take me to church. I started to listen to gospel music, so I liked that. But I had an aunt at that time, my mother’s aunt, who bought records by people like Lonnie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson and a few others.
I liked blues from the time my mother used to take … Read More
Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a couple dollars. I loved that. I’d go back next Saturday.
Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a … Read More