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Raine1967

(11,675 posts)
2. I got to See BB king perform at the 2010 National tree lighting in DC.
Fri May 15, 2015, 10:17 PM
May 2015

It was magical! https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/12/10/5-4-3-2-1-obama-family-lights-national-christmas-tree



We have a picture very similar to this one.

Go with the blues gods, BB king.


babylonsister

(172,715 posts)
4. I partied with his band
Fri May 15, 2015, 11:48 PM
May 2015

one memorable night in Tel Aviv. One of the guys told me to be in the lobby in the morning, where I met him and shook his hand.
That was a very cool moment for me; I had such great respect for Mr. King and his talent, always will.

Cha

(318,447 posts)
6. Wow, babylonsistah.. that is outstandingly Cool!
Sat May 16, 2015, 01:52 AM
May 2015
Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka

The legendary B.B. King singing 'Sweet Home Chicago' with President Obama. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
8:15 PM - 14 May 2015


http://theobamadiary.com/2015/05/15/early-bird-rise-and-shine-49/

Cha

(318,447 posts)
5. Mahalo Texasgal~ BB King singing 'Sweet Home Chicago' with President Obama
Sat May 16, 2015, 01:51 AM
May 2015
Nerdy Wonka ‎@NerdyWonka

The legendary B.B. King singing 'Sweet Home Chicago' with President Obama. May his beautiful soul rest in peace.
8:15 PM - 14 May 2015


http://theobamadiary.com/2015/05/15/early-bird-rise-and-shine-49/
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