BB King's Passing

[JonW]

Chuck – Any thoughts to share on the passing of B.B. King? Any chance of the Stones performing one of his songs as a tribute during the upcoming tour dates? Have fun on the tour – Rock On!

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I was fortunate enough to play with BB a couple of times. Once in Spain for a show called “Legends of the Guitar”, and once in Rome, Italy for a show that was broadcast all over Europe called “Legends of Rock”. BB was and will always be a legend…but he was also a true gentleman. He treated all of us in the band with the utmost respect and kindness…he was fun and funny, and it was such an honor to be on the same stage with him. Long live the King…

As for the Stones playing a song in tribute….I’m sure it will be discussed…but in any case, all of us in the band love what BB has done for the blues and music in general, and we have all been inspired by his musical expertise, his work ethic and the love he showed us…

Looks like the Rolling Stones played a secret show at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles last night as a warm-up for the show in San Diego on Sunday. So cool to see that “Rock Me Baby” was played as a tribute to the late, great B.B. King – Thanks to Chuck and the Rolling Stones for recognizing the passing and staying true to their love of the musical roots that were so important to the birth of this great music we call, ROCK “N” ROLL.”