Our approach was not to stray too far from the original, but still to make it fresh. “As the name artists joined the project,” remembers Harvey, “we picked songs from B.B.’s catalogue that we felt fit their voices. But for The Soul Of The King, the lineup made a smart move, letting the A-list guests dictate the material. It has become a part of them.”Ĭhoosing songs from King’s sprawling catalogue could have been an ordeal. for 35 years,” says Harvey, “this band lives and breathes his music. But as the King’s faithful sidemen, this band of blues lifers have his music under their fingernails, and during sessions at Hollywood’s Paramount Recording Studios and Houston’s Lucky Run Studios, their performances soared. In modern times, most musicians shrink from the challenge of covering King’s material, wary of being hopelessly exposed as they strain to capture the soul. As Harvey says: “This record is a representation of B.B.’s musical styles and influences, to those who never got to hear or see him live.” Joe Louis Walker gives a soulful hat-tip on Regal Blues – while the King would surely approve of Louisiana gunslinger Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s masterful solo on opener Irene Irene. The spring-heeled funk of Taking Care Of Business, and trumpet legend James ‘Boogaloo’ Bolden’s own Hey There Pretty Woman. There’s the addictive brass-bolstered shuffle of Low Down. “It’s important,” nods executive producer Terry Harvey, “to continue what he started.”īoasting several world-class songwriters in their ranks, The Soul Of The King finds the lineup supplying material that stands alongside their late leader’s catalogue. King Blues Band write the next chapter, on an album that salutes King’s classic songs and showcases their own. Now, as the men who walked alongside him every step of the way for over 35 years, The B.B. The eight-decade story of how a Mississippi cotton-picker rose to the heights of the blues – changing the genre forever with his soul-drenched voice and ‘one-note’ touch – is told by his acclaimed studio catalogue and fabled live shows. The term ‘legend’ doesn’t do justice to B.B. And this year, the iconic bluesman’s presence is felt stronger than ever, as his spirit imbues a star-studded new album, The Soul Of The King. From the long-standing fans still held spellbound by 1965’s classic Live At The Regal album, to the young guitarists adding a shiver of vibrato to an emotive solo, King’s music will never be forgotten. King, his towering influence over the blues world – and beyond – remains undimmed. Four years since the passing of the great B.B.
*CLICK HERE FOR THE VENUE’S RE-OPENING UPDATE* For those who purchased tickets from Ticket ABC, please contact the venue at. If you would like to exchange it for 28.05.22 simply return to your point of purchase no later than 16.12.21 and a replacement ticket will be sent. Your ticket remains valid for the concert on 17.12.21. The concert on FRIDAY 17th December 2021 at Under The Bridge will still be going ahead and will now be headlined by LAURENCE JONES with guest acts TIN ROSE. They will now HEADLINE (their full concert set)ĬHELSEA BLUES, RHYTHM & ROCK FESTIVAL on SATURDAY 28th May 2022 Very sorry to advise that BB KING BLUES BAND have decided that due to the current restrictions being imposed in Europe due to increase in Covid they have now postponed their European tour until next year. Laurence Jones New Headliner for Friday 17 December 2021 BB King Blues Band Postponed to Saturday 28th May 2022
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