The Arrival Of B.b. King by Charles SawyerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I had the good fortune to catch a performance by the King in Seattle at the annual Bumbershoot fest in the fall of 1991 or 92; it was before I met my future wife anyhow. It was sweltering and packed in that tiny auditorium, but BB put on a hell of a show. The book Sawyer presents is more analytical and scholarly, not as personal as some biographies. But this one had the blessing of the subject himself, and he allowed Sawyer a significant amount of exposure, a privilege which no doubt had to be earned. Before we ever hear his life story, we are treated to a testament of life on the road for BB and his band. Where some men are undermined by their doubts and insecurities. BB turned them into his musical allies. The photos sprinkled throughout the book were also courtesy of the author. Give it a spin.
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