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B.B. King recordings, 1975 to 1996

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

King talks about his early life and career in the South, his influences, teaching himself to play music, crime his work in rehabilitation, his guitar Lucille, and advice on teaching yourself music.

After a musical introduction, King talks about his early career, the culture of both the music industry and the country in the 50's, his influences, his hits, and his favorite works.

After a recorded musical introduction, King discusses why he developed his guitar style, his career, childhood, and other entertainers.

King discusses blues music culture, the Mississippi delta, his military experiences, working for Bullet Records, and other aspects of his life and career.

Date

1975 to 1996

Extent

7 digital_files (mp3)

Container

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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
English