RIP BB :'(
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Re: RIP BB :'(
Damn, that sucks.
But he had a good, long run of it and brought happiness to a lot of people through his music.
But he had a good, long run of it and brought happiness to a lot of people through his music.
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Re: RIP BB :'(
Guardian have good article here which links off their reporting of today's sad news:
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/o ... ues-guitar
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/o ... ues-guitar
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Re: RIP BB :'(
Just heard. Bummer. R.I.P BB.
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
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1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
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This week is fucking crap, I'm working tonight because of some other pricks fuck up and now this !
BB was my guitar God
BB was my guitar God
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Re: RIP BB :'(
A sad day.
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Re: RIP BB :'(
He could say so much with so little, RIP BB.
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Re: RIP BB :'(
Saw him in Welly in early 90's. Fantastic. One of the best gigs ever. He brought a lot of joy to millions. RIP.
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