The Blues? It’s the mother of American music. That’s what is is – the source.
Hard times don’t necessarily mean being poor all the time. I’ve known people that was a part of a family and always feel that the family likes everybody else but them. That hurts and that’s as deep a hurt as you can possibly get.
Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just look out the window and see some of the most gorgeous scenery ever, right here in the USA.
Janis Joplin sings the blues as hard as any black person.
Being a blues singer is like being black two times.
When I was young, I didn’t play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I’ve reached. Think what they might do over time.
Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn’t do more.
Music is good for everybody. They say it soothes the savage beast. Well, I think theirs a beast in all of us. So let’s get some more music and soothe all the beasts out there.
Religion began as a natural explanation of the universe. The problem started when people refused to accept new evidence.
No one can take it away from you.
Playing guitar is like telling the truth.
I was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King have crossover successes like me. We played in the same places like the Whisky and the Filmore. When Albert made his guitar cry, he could cut you so deep!
I can’t think of anyone I’ve mistreated. I’ve always thought that I am my brother’s keeper. And I believe there’s a ‘great spirit’ that takes care of all of us.
I can’t afford no liquor, all I can buy is beer and wine.
There are so many sounds I still want to make, so many things I haven’t yet done.
Everybody wants to go to Heaven, but no one wants to die to get there!
I don’t like to feel that I owe anything. I like to feel that I pay my own way, no free lunch.
I guess you can look at me, and tell I’m the old man. My name is BB King.
I gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.
Charlie Christian had no more impact on my playing than Django Reinhardt or Lonnie Johnson. I just wanted to play like him. I wanted to play like all of them. All of these people were important to me. I couldn’t play like any of them, though...