B B King - 4 July 2001

This gig at the Demontfort Hall was the last time I saw B B King who was then in his late seventies, having previously seen him in the UK, Spain and in Memphis, Tenessee. His age did not diminish his plaintive guitar style nor his usual friendly interaction with the audience. He was a large dignified figure who commanded respect - and still a great guitarist. As to the set, he of course played 'The Thrill is Gone' and he also played one of my favourite blues standards 'Key to the Highway'. Other than that it was a standard blues set and I don't recollect the band.