Joe Bonamassa’s sprawling centennial tribute keeps unfolding – Vol. III reminds us that the blues is still alive, still ...

Bonamassa, with help from his musical director and rhythm guitarist, Josh Smith, sprang into action. A list of songs was put together, and desired musicians were contacted, with Joe and his backing ...

BB King would have turned 100 today, and to mark the occasion, Joe Bonamassa has announced an all-star album celebrating the life and legacy of the King of the Blues. Produced by Bonamassa with Josh ...

When B.B. King passed away in 2015 at the age of 89, he left behind a challenge. “Do what you can to keep the blues alive,” he often told those who crossed his path. Today, on what would have been ...

Having already worked separately with B.B. King and Eric Clapton, bass-guitar great Nathan East was understandably delighted to join the two guitar legends in 2000 when they recorded the chart-topping ...

The least important historical fact about B.B. King, who died in Las Vegas on Thursday, is the one most people know: that he played the blues on a guitar he’d named Lucille. But that ax and her tone, ...

Chicago blues guitarist Lil’ Ed Williams said the first time he met B.B. King was in King’s dressing room nearly 30 years ago. Williams had just opened for King, who invited him to meet backstage. But ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Gary Miller/Getty Images; Paul Natkin/Getty Images BB King would have turned 100 today, ...