B.B. King: The Life of Riley

20122012
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2h 3m

The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.

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- Jon Brewer
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The untold true American story of an orphan boy from the heart of the Mississippi Delta who rose to music stardom around the world and inspired a generation of fans against all odds.

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Quotes
John Mayall: I would say that Eric
[Clapton]
John Mayall: was most influenced by Freddie King's playing, Mick Taylor was most influenced by Albert King, and Peter Green was most definitely a B B King devotee

Soundtracks
Spoonful Blues
Written by Charley Patton (as Charlie Patton)
Performed by Son House
Courtesy of EMI Music Ltd.

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10/10

The great B. B.King

This is a must see if you love the blues, American music or if you want to know where so much of the influences of modern rock came from. I saw him at DTE Music Theater in Pontiac MI and even though it is a huge outdoor venue he made me feel like I was sitting in his living room listening to his stories. That's how great he was, and so many people who are interviewed in this show talk about that same thing. Great documentary.

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