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B.B. King

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4 / 5

a legend

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Posted 18/08/2009

by thezellaoiler

superb concert by a master of his craft !
where were the t-shirts etc after the show ????

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Review 2 for B.B. King

4 / 5

lukewarm and red hot

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: bb playing"thrill is gone" and "guess who" @

Opening act(s): john mayall and bluesbreakers @

Posted 08/08/2009

by skatcat

Location: london

a excellent night regarding the performance of bb king and band,was not too impressed by john mayall.his set was a lot of tracks un-recognizable to me and the performance a bit rushed.but i did find out he was doing a headlineing slot in a london club after he finished at wembley!!,so i guess he can be forgiven!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: bb playing"thrill is gone" and "guess who" @

Opening act(s): john mayall and bluesbreakers @

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Review 3 for B.B. King

5 / 5

BB King and John Mayall = privaliged to be there

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: all of it @

Posted 04/08/2009

by soeur

John Mayall and friends played a tight, hot and wicked set to warm us up for a true legend.
BB King came on to charm, entertain and amuse us with his stories and tales of other masters he has played with. These punctuated truly inspiring and astounding guitar playing and vocals which at the age of 83 have lost none of their power, style, originality and excellence. It was truly a privalige to be there. Bless you BB. You are and always will be a legend of the Blues.

Wembley Arena @

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- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: all of it @

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Review 4 for B.B. King

5 / 5

BB King is a legend

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: Thrill is Gone @

Setlist: Thrill is Gone @

Posted 04/08/2009

by Lemao

The show was amazing, starting with John Mayall who was brilliant and after BB the Legend, who was awesome. The only thing I missed was BB and John Mayall playing together.

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: Thrill is Gone @

Setlist: Thrill is Gone @

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Review 5 for B.B. King

4 / 5

B.B King. King of the blues worldwide

NIA Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Thu 25 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The first couple of notes B.B King played after coming on stage . @

Opening act(s): John Mayall and the blues breakers @

Posted 04/08/2009

by stripemonster

Location: Glasgow

The set B.B King played was excellent. His blues band played on their own for about 20 mins and were great, then B.B came out and joined them. His choice of songs spanned his entire career from the first songs that got him recognition to bang up to date songs such as the one penned for him by Bono. He spent a lot of time talking to the crowd which was really enjoyable and interesting as he had so many funny stories and anecdotes.
The only down point to the evening was John Mayall and his blues breakers. They seemed to be more about virtuosity than playing proper blues music. John Mayall persisted in asking for applause for his keyboard player who was quick to take several bows. The reason this annoyed me slightly was the superiority B.B and his band had over J.M and the B.B but they were very reserved and seemed genuinely appreciative of the applause without looking like they were full of themselves.
That aside it was a great gig and I would be happy to travel the 600 miles+ again that I had to drive to get there.

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- Birmingham @

- Thu 25 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The first couple of notes B.B King played after coming on stage . @

Opening act(s): John Mayall and the blues breakers @

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Review 6 for B.B. King

4 / 5

GR8 show!!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: BB King - all of it @

Posted 02/08/2009

by kazza8181

Location: kent

Really njoyed the evening - BB was amazing as usual - what a voice!! Had never seen John Mayall before but it was a good set, although not really my sort of thing. would defo go again though. Husb loved it as he is a massive BB King fan.
Just wanna go again and maybe catch some of those goodies!!!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: BB King - all of it @

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Review 7 for B.B. King

3 / 5

John Mayall and BB King

NIA Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Thu 25 Jun 2009 @

Posted 02/08/2009

by sailorjon

The evening was pretty good. The music was great and we really enjoyed BBs reminiscing. The only downside was the seating, but knowing your layout now we will opt for the side seating next time. This will hopefully get rid of the background noise and other distractions we sufffered.

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- Birmingham @

- Thu 25 Jun 2009 @

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Review 8 for B.B. King

5 / 5

What a gent!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The first time I heard BBKing's wonderful voice. @

Opening act(s): John Mayall @

Posted 30/07/2009

by Central1

Location: London

The concert began superbly with John Mayall. He was as brilliant as he always used to be and it is incredible to think he is still going so strong and seemingly fairly unchanged by the years.
I didn't think BBKing could match up. How wrong I was! How does a man in his 80s have such a strong voice? He was charm personified with his stories as wonderful as his music. I could have listened to him for hours on end. We all left the concert feeling uplifted and as soon as we got to our respective homes my brother and I were successfully searching the internet for cds of the great man.
A night to remember.

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The first time I heard BBKing's wonderful voice. @

Opening act(s): John Mayall @

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Review 9 for B.B. King

5 / 5

Brilliant

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: the whole thing @

Posted 29/07/2009

by Rebes

Location: Wembley Arena

An excellant performance by a lovely man with a great sense of humour.

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- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: the whole thing @

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Review 10 for B.B. King

3 / 5

BB King too much talk not enough blues

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The playing and singing. @

Opening act(s): Starting with John Mayall - I saw him and the Blues Breakers support Peter Green a few years back in Bristol and once again he played a good tight set without really setting anything a light. Sure he can play and his band are not bad either but some how there was something missing; no real spark. @

Posted 28/07/2009

by TheOracle

Location: South Wales

Starting at the beginning it has to be said that BB's backing band were very good, knowing exactly when to come in and when to give the main man his space. BB himself was great when he sang and even better when he played but far, far to often he spoke and talked. A fault that even he himself acknowledged when he apologised for talking too much. As the show went on it became obvious that a lot of the audience also agreed as many were seen to leave before the end. And as for the end it just drifted to a slow painful fade out. Such a shame. So next time, if there is a next time, please, please Mr King just play and sing and cut out the chat.

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- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The playing and singing. @

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Review 11 for B.B. King

3 / 5

B. B. King shows his age

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Posted 27/07/2009

by BlindLemonCurd

Location: London

This was the first time I had seen B. B. King live. And, for the obvious reason that he might not live that much longer, I doubt whether I will ever see him again. The concert turned out to be one of those that was worth seeing but not worth going to see. I would have liked to hear more music and less reminiscing. The anecdotes were amusing at first, but got a little bit self-indulgent and rambling later on; even the great man himself seemed to be aware of this, as he apologised on more than one occasion for talking too much - but still carried on talking. It was a long concert - three hours in total, and would have been much improved if 45 minutes had been cut out of it. Because when he did play, both guitar playing and singing were great - no real sign of his age or his illness in his voice. And one mustn't forget John Mayall - who I had seen before, once, in 1969! he's aged well, I suppose, but clearly relying on going back to the tunes of his heyday; there was a time when he would never have played "Room to Move" again - "What have you come here for, to hear an old record?" he asks the audience on the "Blues Jazz Fusion" LP (yes, I still have on vinyl!). But his set was tight and a good warm up for B. B. King. Pity King didn't build on it as well as he might have done. But, hell, I hope I can still sound that good when I'm 83

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- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

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Review 12 for B.B. King

5 / 5

B.B. King was spectacular!!!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Posted 26/07/2009

by Denis

Location: London

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One of the best concerts ever. Unbelievable performance!

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- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

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Review 13 for B.B. King

5 / 5

A legend still in his prime

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: Sweet Little Angel - the voice, the tone.....amazing. @

Setlist: Just to many to mention....new stuff, old stuff. @

Posted 25/07/2009

by Chorley

Location: Liverpool

Just amazing. He might be 84 but he stil had the audience in the palm of his hand. You could hear a pin drop when BB was telling stories from his past and then when he started to play....he was just breathtaking. Still has the voice that could shatter your windows from a mile away.

This is how to put on a show. He would not get of stage and played for hours. Its likey to be his last tour and he certainly gave it his all.

A gig i will never forget.

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- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: Sweet Little Angel - the voice, the tone.....amazing. @

Setlist: Just to many to mention....new stuff, old stuff. @

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Review 14 for B.B. King

5 / 5

BB Brilliant!

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Opening act(s): John Mayall was also very good and played some great music. @

Posted 24/07/2009

by loops78

Location: Barnet, Herts

What a great concert this was, amazed that BB King is 83 years old he was superb and had some great stories to tell too. Very pleased that I went to this concert I certainly recommend going to see him.

Wembley Arena @

- London @

- Sun 28 Jun 2009 @

Opening act(s): John Mayall was also very good and played some great music. @

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Review 15 for B.B. King

4 / 5

BB King still great

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: When B B King came on throwing his guitar plucks to the crowd, and shaking hands. @

Posted 24/07/2009

by alleywally

Location: Taunton

It was good to see B B King live after many years of following Blues music, and the added bonus for us was to hear John Mayall again. Two old men still doing their stuff. Great! Two good performers. B B King really interacts with the audience which is really good, and he comes across as liking his public.
Good atmosphere in the audience as well. Glad we went.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: When B B King came on throwing his guitar plucks to the crowd, and shaking hands. @

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Review 16 for B.B. King

3 / 5

BB King - Cardiff

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: EWarm up Act @

Setlist: Not sure @

Opening act(s): John Myall @

Posted 23/07/2009

by ellis1407

Location: Cardiff

It was Ok but it was more talking than talking. Securtiy were really strict when it came to taking photos.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: EWarm up Act @

Setlist: Not sure @

Opening act(s): John Myall @

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Review 17 for B.B. King

5 / 5

BB is still the King

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The start, the middle but not so much the end @

Setlist: a range of material was covered from Thrill is Gone to the new album stuff @

Opening act(s): The fantastic John Mayall and his band @

Posted 23/07/2009

by LesPaul1958

Location: East coast of blighty

Me my wife and son went to this gig to see a legend and got so much more, to start with John Mayall was fantastic a great performance and left us wanting more, a great ambassador for british, not just blues, but all music. we can't wait to see him again. highly recommended.

Then the moment we had waited for, BB's band started playing their own pieces giving us a taster of what was to come and then after a fanfare announcement on walks BB King, sitting on a chair in the middle of the stage he proceeded to tell tales about his life and stories about music referencing Eric Clapton and thanking everyone for turning out to see him, when the pleasure was definatley ours! this was the first time we have seen BB and hope we get the chance to see him again, Highly Recommended, long live the KING

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: The start, the middle but not so much the end @

Setlist: a range of material was covered from Thrill is Gone to the new album stuff @

Opening act(s): The fantastic John Mayall and his band @

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Review 18 for B.B. King

4 / 5

The last of the old great bluesmen

NIA Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Thu 25 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: B.B. and the band launching in to the classic "Thrill is Gone" @

Opening act(s): Earlier John Mayall and his band had got the evening off to a fine start with a well-received set including some gems from his extensive back-catologue, as well as tracks from his new album. @

Posted 23/07/2009

by WillenhallBluesboy

Location: Willenhall

Having experienced the magic of Beale Street in Memphis first hand last year, including a great night in B.B. King's nightclub, I couldn't resist what could be the last chance to see the Beale St. Blues Boy live in the U.K.
At 83 years of age, unsurprisingly he now sits through his act, yet he still extracts those same beautifully expressive tones from Lucille, as he calls his Gibson guitar. King loves to chat to the audience between songs; my main criticism of the show, and the reason for not awarding 5 stars, was that he overdid the reminiscing so it became more like "An audience with B.B. King". On the plus side King was backed by his superb band and the moments were he did let Lucille rip were certainly worth waiting for.

NIA Birmingham @

- Birmingham @

- Thu 25 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: B.B. and the band launching in to the classic "Thrill is Gone" @

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Review 19 for B.B. King

1 / 5

DESPERATELY DISAPPOINTING

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

Posted 23/07/2009

by ShaggyDog

Location: South wales

I won't call the event total crap, because John Mayall and his young band were brilliant, and BB's backing band, on the rare occasions they were allowed to let rip were outstanding, but, to be brutally frank, BB is past it.
He seems to be no longer capable of playing or singing more than two lines at a time of any song - I paid to hear him play the guitar and sing, not to talk.
If you love listening to his CDs and have seen him on the TV, don't go to the concert - you too will be disappointed.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Sat 27 Jun 2009 @

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Review 20 for B.B. King

5 / 5

A legend and a true gent

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: One kind favour @

Opening act(s): John Mayall @

Posted 22/07/2009

by MMBB

Location: UK

A fantastic evening, at 83 years old he can't play all night but kept us entertained with jokes and stories inbetween songs.
Had been waiting to see him for years and he was even better than I expected, even my partner who isnt a particular music fan thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

MEN Arena Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Wed 24 Jun 2009 @

Favourite moment: One kind favour @

Opening act(s): John Mayall @

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