He's reigned as the "King of the Blues" since the early '50s, yet B.B. King continues to wear the crown with dignity and class. This outstanding performance was recorded at the Trump Marina Hotel on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. B.B. delivers the goods on classics. This performance once again confirms that B.B. King is an American institution who deserves his rightful place among other American music icons such as Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
Acting
B.B.'s charisma—every note tells a life story.
Production
Trump Marina's surprisingly perfect gritty glamour.
Director
Lee Toffenelli
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
B.B. named every guitar Lucille after a 1949 Arkansas fire where he nearly died saving his instrument from a burning venue.
This performance captures King months before his final creative burst—he'd release two more studio albums before passing in 2015.
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