B.B. King, born Riley B. King, is an American blues guitarist from Mississippi who has become a living legend both for his skill and the duration of his career. Rolling Stone ranked him third on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” King has recorded and toured for more than 50 years, releasing dozens of albums and often completing hundreds of live performances a year. Though many of his concerts are often solo engagements, he occasionally tours with other prominent figures in the blues world, such as a recent 2009 tour with fellow guitarist Buddy Guy. B.B. King remains a popular artist for live concerts, and he regularly fills medium- to large-sized clubs and theaters both in North America and internationally.
Summary by TicketNews Staff Peter Frampton will be hitting the road this summer for his American “Guitar Circus” tour and he will be joined by some phenomenal musicians along the way. Special guests include B.B. King, Robert Cray, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and numerous others. The tour kicks off in... Read more
After more than 50 years of recording and touring, acclaimed blues guitarist B.B. King has performed thousands of concerts around the world. The music legend adds to that tally with two brief tour legs in the U.S. and a mid-summer run of Europe. King’s current itinerary begins and ends... Read more
Today’s recap includes tour announcements, venue updates and more, as compiled by TicketNews on May 6, 2009. Australia’s resident pop powerhouse Kylie Minogue has announced her first-ever North American tour. Over the course of her 20-year career, Minogue has become an international superstar, but her fame never translated long-term... Read more
The daily recap includes concert and tour announcements, venue and promoter updates, and more as compiled by TicketNews on February 5, 2009. The manager for rising star Jennifer Hudson told press that the acclaimed singer-actress will tour national theaters this spring. The six-week jaunt has yet to be confirmed,... Read more
Iconic blues musician B.B. King will continue to tour extensively through the end of 2008 and into early 2009 with some recently announced additions to his itinerary. The legendary guitarist has been on the road since early September, and continues his performance schedule with a November 14 gig at... Read more
