L.A. Times - Entertainment — Check out any guitarist at a nightclub, arena or recording studio, and chances are the sound you hear is being colored by an array of effects pedals that add distortion, echo, phase-shifting, wah-wah cries and more. more info

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Time — It started with a brawl over a woman more info

Mercury News, California — B.B. King will be remembered for many things, including inspiring legions of guitarists, from Eric Clapton to Jimmy Page. more info

Time — The legendary musician was "an inspiration to an entire generation of musicians" more info

Time — "He kept us rocking and rolling" more info

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Time — Remember the legend with this performance of "The Thrill Is Gone" more info

Time — The song is a tribute to the letter "B" more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — B.B. King is best known for his blues riffs, but he had a way with words too. more info