B.B. King: Highlights

A documentation of the style and technique of B.B.King

B.B.King is certainly the most influential blues guitarist in history. His recording career began in 1949, and to this day, he continues to tour the world performing more than 250 nights every year. He laid the groundwork for a generation of younger guitarists including Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, and Michael Bloomfield. Highlights includes fascinating interviews with B.B. in which he discusses his influences, his approach to soloing, his thoughts about the blues, dynamics, phrasing, and more-in each case providing examples to illustrate his point. Brilliant solo performances are featured throughout plus five incredible performances by B.B. with his great band.