B.B. King booed (1 Viewer)

[grateful zed]

88-Year-Old Living Legend B.B. King Booed At Erratic St. Louis Gig

 

[timschochet]

That's....awful.

 

[Hilts]

I went to a BB King show a few weeks ago. I'm a huge fan. I recognize he's incredibly old and it was very clear his health is failing. Some parts of the performance were fantastic. But other parts were pretty awful. He did the same thing at this show, singing "You are my sunshine" with the audience for a solid 15 minutes. Nobody at that show would dare boo such a legend, but that part and a few others were pretty boo worthy, admittedly.

You would think you go into a show like with somewhat lower expectations, and at least have the decency to respect the king, but if folks shell out the cash I can understand where they were coming from.

 

[Nipsey]

The reaction didn't seem that bad in the video.

 

[McGarnicle]

He does ramble incoherently for a while.

 

[jamny]

Seems like the thrill is gone.

 

[ffldrew]

Can't wait to see what fans do to an 88 year old Axl Rose

 

[flapgreen]

Ugh

 

[flapgreen]

Can't wait to see what fans do to an 88 year old Axl Rose

No way he lives anywhere near that long

 

[T Bell]

Can't wait to see what fans do to an 88 year old Axl Rose

You just need a little patience.

 

[jamny]

Just watched pretty much the whole video. I didn't hear any booing and the crowd seemed respectful throughout.

 

[17seconds]

College buddy and I both played guitar and we used to imitate and make fun of BB by just hanging on a single note with vibrato... silence... single note with vibrato

Looks like he's outdoing our impressions now

 

[Jayrok]

Didn't hear anyone booing on the video, must've been later on. He's a legend but at 88 he should consider just a special appearance here and there. No need to try and perform a concert.

Paying customers can boo if they want I guess but that's a tough spot to put a legend in there. I could understand some walking out quietly but to heckle him is out of bounds IMO.

 

[Brony]

They were yelling Boo-urns.

 

[Wingnut]

Time to hang it up. It was a good run.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Have to wonder if he has early dementia

 

[Smack Tripper]

Have to wonder if he has early dementia

Early?

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

Have to wonder if he has early dementia

Early?

Well, the early stages of dementia, not at an early age.

 

[Nipsey]

Nothing really happened. Misleading title and article and shame on the guy who wrote it.

 

[SHIZNITTTT]

BB came to Tulsa and my buddy was working at the Double Tree as a bell hop/valet. He was helping BB and his "handler" big fella maybe he was his bouncer to their room. My buddy goes to grab BB's guitar and carry it to the room for him. BB says, "No one touches Lucille son!" Tipped him a 100 dollar bill and was very nice signing pictures/autographs for everyone.

 

[seahawk 17]

Saw BB in 97, great show. Wouldn't pay to see him again, and sure as hell would never boo.

 

[Das Boot]

Can't wait to see what fans do to an 88 year old Axl Rose

You just need a little patience.

 

[jhib]

Can't wait to see what fans do to an 88 year old Axl Rose

You just need a little patience.

Well done, sir.