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Blues Pioneer BB King in Memphis Legend of the Blues
In Memphis during the late 1940s era Coral Records showcases BB King as a rising blues figure. The piece notes King’s early radio appearances, the pushback from peers, and his later fame while placing him among key artists like Elvis, Fats Domino, and the Kim Sisters. It reflects the ecumenical reach of the blues and its influence on rock and roll with a personal account of King’s career and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley B. King
Beale Street
B. B. King
Louis Armstrong
America
The
Hilton
Mr. King
Elvis
Caesars Palace
Nero's Nook
Cork Proctor
Cork
Marina
KLAV
Sahara
Don
Ireland
London Tara
Eoin Dillon
Fats Domino
Kim Sisters
Hilton Casino
Bobby Vinton
Joan Rivers
Mgm Grand
Jerry Lewis
Jim Bailey
Sahara Congo Room
Slappy White
Ginjy James
Mort Sahl