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A tribute to BB King

Chris Hawkins presents BB King and his band at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1978 as a tribute to the great bluesman, who died recently.

As a tribute to the blues legend B. B. King, who passed away at home in Las Vegas on Thursday, Chris Hawkins presents a recording of the great man and his band in concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1978.

On Thursday 21st May at 1am in Guitar Greats, there is a chance to hear Alexis Korner's affectionate profile of Mr King, featuring an in-depth interview first broadcast in 1983.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 16 May 2015 02:00

Music Played

  • B.B. King

    Caldonia - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    Nothing But The Blues - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    Blues Medley - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    Never Make Your Move Too Soon - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    I'll Still Be Around - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    Oh Lord - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    The Thrill Is Gone - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    I Just Can't Leave Your Love Alone - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    All Of Your Affection - Hammersmith Odeon 1978

  • B.B. King

    Paying The Cost To The Boss (Radio 1 Session, 9 Mar 1989)

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 May 2015 02:00

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