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Being a blues singer is like being black two times.
B. B. King
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B. B. King
Age: 89 †
Born: 1925
Born: September 16
Died: 2015
Died: May 14
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I do it because I still get a kick out of it. I still love performing. It keeps me young.
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I don't like anybody to be angry with me. I'd rather have friends.
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We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.
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