L.A. Times - Entertainment — Some musicians can steal a show. But in the case of Bonnie Raitt's recent run of appearances surrounding the Grammy Awards, it was less a case of theft than a claim of ownership. There she was confidently taking over the stage in midst of the Grammys... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Rap legend Rakim has a few shows coming up as usual, but his newly-added NYC gig is an extra special one. It happens July 13 at BB King's and he'll be playing his classic, highly influential 1987 debut, Paid... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What did it say about the 58th Grammy Awards that among the liveliest moments in the show were a tribute to the late B.B. King, a number from a Broadway musical and — oh, yes — a celebration of the music of Lionel Richie? Nothing good, that's for... more info

Perez Hilton — Now THIS is music with some feeling! After being introduced beautifully by the legendary Bonnie Raitt, the Grammys welcomed Gary Clark, Jr. and Chris Stapleton to perform a medley of blues music to honor the late, great B.B. King. Of COURSE it was am... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: Shuggie Otis at B.B. King's in 2013 (more by Greg Cristman) Cult soul/R&B musician Shuggie Otis is heading on a short UK tour in mid-February but will be stopping by NYC for a show at City Winery on February... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman Darlene Love @ B.B. King's Blues Club 12/23/2015 Having sung with The Crystals (anonymously) and with many other Phil Spector wall-of-sound groups/productions, Darlene Love is one of the voices behind some of '60s pop's bigges... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Blues musician B.B. King died of natural causes, the Clark County Coroner's office in Nevada has determined, and there was no indication that he was poisoned as alleged by his daughters following his death on May 14 at age 89. more info

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