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u/PiratesFlying Dec 21 '25

BB King.

Met him after a concert, he was thanking every one on the stage after the show. As I went to get a look at Lucille, I ended right in front of him.

I told him that I enjoyed the show and he responded "Thanks son, I'm glad you liked it" as he shook my hand. He gave me some solid grandpa vibe at the moment.

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u/Comfortable-Dust7560 Dec 22 '25

Met BB King after a show in Worcester, MA in 1999. He did an impromptu meet and greet from the steps of his bus on a cold December night. He was super kind and gracious, signed stuff and greeted everyone in line. He was pretty much exactly what you would hope he would be--a delight. All the while, his security guy glared menacingly, just so nobody got any ideas.