The Stax Museum of American Soul Music will launch a new photo exhibit, "B.B. King in Memphis," on July 24. The exhibit features photos of B.B. King's 1982 Labor Day weekend concert at the Mud Island ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tuesday would have been B.B Kings' 100th birthday. It also wraps up the 100 Days of Blues in Memphis, which started June 8 and honors the international blues legend. On Tuesday night, ...
Sept. 16, 2025, will be a milestone in the history of Memphis and American music, as it marks what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday. To all who ever heard him play, King was the one true ...
This September, Memphis will sing the blues in the most joyful way possible: by celebrating the 100th birthday of B.B. King. Born September 16, 1925, his music transcended genres, inspiring ...
Genesis Health and River Music Experience are proud to present a grand concert event to benefit Genesis Diabetes Care Center, featuring the "King of the Blues" himself --- the legendary B.B. King.
King performing in 1982 (Photo: Alan Copeland/Courtesy Stax Museum of American Soul Music It was a rainy day in May, 10 years ago, when B.B. King made his last trip down Beale Street. His fame was ...