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BB King at 80

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1/4. Robert Cray profiles the most valued living proponent of the blues, Mississippi-born singer/guitarist BB King (born Riley B King), who turned 80 last Friday. His classics include Woke Up This Morning, Every Day I Have the Blues, Rock Me Baby and The Thrill Is Gone. Contributors include Ike Turner, John Mayall, Eric Burdon,
Al Kooper, producer Bill Szymczyk and Gary Moore. Plus a new interview with BB King and input from Calvin Newborn and Calvin Owens, both of whom played in King's first group. This first part recalls King's journey from Mississippi to Memphis. Producer Owen McFadden

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Robert Cray
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Ike Turner
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John Mayall
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Eric Burdon
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Al Kooper
Producer:
Bill SzymcZyk
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Gary Moore.
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Calvin Newborn
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Calvin Owens
Producer:
Owen McFadden
Source: Radio Times

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