B.B. King

B.B. King heads to Hollywood, blues meets boardroom in upcoming biopic deal

Canton Entertainment aligns with the B.B. King Music Company and producer Vassal Benford to engineer a biopic chronicling the life of the blues icon. The project aims to trace King’s journey through music, influence, and commercial success in a business long resistant to genre evolution.

Backed by a producer with a résumé stitched with collaborations across major film and music houses, the film seems slated to echo the economic strategies once honed during ventures at Arista Records alongside Clive Davis.

Joe Bonamassa assembles blues greats for B.B. King's low-key 100th birthday bash

Joe Bonamassa curates B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, a commemorative album marking what would be the centennial of B.B. King's birth, slated for release on February 6, 2025. Five tracks arrive early, featuring an ensemble that includes Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Bobby Rush, George Benson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and D.K. Harrell.

Framing itself as more homage than spectacle, the project avoids theatrical flourishes and instead assembles an intergenerational gathering of styles and sensibilities, echoing King’s impact without overstating its premise.

Memphis sings B.B. King’s name with blues, brass, and a dash of business

Memphis marks B.B. King’s 100th birthday with a two-day homage anchored in music, memory, and hometown reverence. The city balances free and ticketed events with offerings that straddle community pride and commercial showmanship.

Beale Street hosts family-friendly performances on September 14, from high school bands to blues veterans. A concert on September 16 at B.B. King’s Blues Club features stalwarts like Bobby Rush and Shirley King, invoking tribute rather than nostalgia.