B.B. King Quotes, the blues titan whose guitar sang with soul, once crooned, “Thrill is gone away from me!”—a haunting line from a legend who lived the blues with every note. With his masterful riffs and heartfelt voice, he’s an enduring icon of music and grit. Below are 15 authentic B.B. King quotes—sourced from interviews, statements, and songs—shimmering with his rich essence. Every word is pure B.B., verbatim and true!
15 B.B. King Quotes
- “Thrill is gone away from me” (“The Thrill Is Gone,” Completely Well, 1969)
- “Blues is my life it’s my soul” (Interview, Rolling Stone, June 14, 1990)
- “Every day I have the blues” (“Every Day I Have the Blues,” Singin’ the Blues, 1956)
- “I’m just a bluesman doing my thing” (Interview, Guitar World, October 1985)
- “Lucille’s my voice she speaks” (Interview, Ebony, May 1980)
- “Life’s too short to hate” (Interview, The Guardian, October 29, 2008)
- “Paying the cost to be the boss” (“Paying the Cost to Be the Boss,” Blues Is King, 1967)
- “Music’s my heart it keeps me alive” (Interview, Billboard, April 15, 1995)
- “Sweet little angel got my love” (“Sweet Little Angel,” Live at the Regal, 1965)
- “I’ve learned to live with my scars” (Interview, Jet, June 18, 1998)
- “Nobody loves me but my mother” (“Nobody Loves Me But My Mother,” Indianola Mississippi Seeds, 1970)
- “I’m a dreamer chasing my blues” (Interview, NPR, September 17, 2003)
- “Rock me baby rock me slow” (“Rock Me Baby,” Blues Is King, 1967)
- “I’ve got a story to tell” (Interview, TIME, May 22, 1989)
- “Blues boy I’ll play forever” (Interview, Rolling Stone, June 14, 1990)
B.B. King’s words are a battle cry for anyone ready to feel, endure, and sing their truth—proof that soul shines with a fearless heart.
These quotes spark your grit, fuel your spirit, and glow with blues wisdom, straight from a king who’s lived it all with fierce soul.
Which B.B. quote strums your heart? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
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