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Permalink Reply by Michael Kasmar-AutographPros.com on May 10, 2015 at 7:56am

I've been fortunate enough to have met B.B. King countless times over the past decade plus.  I'll share some videos and some in-person signatures as well.  He was incredibly generous towards the end of the 90's early 2000s but as the years went on and his health diminished so did his willingness to sign.  Through all the years and encounters I don't remember once him asking if we were going to be selling any of these signatures.  He always had a large entourage and there seemed to always at least be one who was not really nice to collectors however that never used to matter as B.B. was in charge back then and seemed to recognize this as part of his being a legend.  As you'll see in the videos there was a time you could basically hold your own private signing with him in a hotel lobby or on hour tour bus step.  The only 'rule' he'd try to enforce was that if it was going to be a guitar to be signed it would have to be a Gibson.  Of course, like any rule he'd make exceptions but not often.  I always respected that rule and always admired the work ethic this man had.  If you research how many tour stops he's done over the past decade you'll see what I mean.  He was a touring machine.   Over the past few years it's been a complete 180 from the man I knew as well as those that surrounded him.  I remember waiting in the rain by the back stage entrance at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford in the early 2000s and one of his merch guys came up and handed me a backstage pass.  He knew B.B. wasn't going to be coming out in the rain that night and so he took care of the 2 of us waiting there.  He's basically 'handled' now by his entourage and reports in the news are coming out about them possibly abusing this power they have taken.  I know the last few times I went for him I walked away empty handed despite having some truly amazing and unique pieces for him to sign.  The entourage was horrible.  In the end, it's been an incredible run with the man.  I still have some amazing collectibles for sale which buyers will likely see double in value.  His signature is pure and reminiscent of a time when celebrities took pride in their autograph.

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You can find more in-person authentic autographs from B.B. King here: B.B. King Certified Autographs from AutographPros.com

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Permalink Reply by Tiia Santavirta on May 12, 2015 at 2:18am

There few in person autographs from my collection.

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Permalink Reply by matthew george on May 15, 2015 at 8:16am

one of my favourite BB King signed items with Gary Moore

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kasmar-AutographPros.com on May 15, 2015 at 1:20pm

RIP Mr. King.

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Permalink Reply by Rock G III on May 15, 2015 at 7:11pm

Both obtained in person by me many years ago (at different times) . Both available for the right price. I have many more Mr king signed for me that will be staying put. 

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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on May 17, 2015 at 12:33am

I was honoured to call BB a friend and was proud to run his UK fan site and club. He was a true gentleman and an ambassador for the Blues and for every aspiring guitarist or person.

His legacy and memory will live on in his music and to continued to be enjoyed by millions of people worldwide and for future generations who have yet to hear his amazing catalogue of work.

Richard Booth
bluesboyking.com

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Permalink Reply by Matthew Kennedy on May 28, 2015 at 5:49am

Recently bought this signed vinyl, is this signature authentic?

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Permalink Reply by Devon Laney on May 29, 2015 at 11:27pm

Looks good to me! Very nice with the inscription also. Congrats!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Kasmar-AutographPros.com on May 30, 2015 at 10:15am

Beautiful signature.  Looks like mine.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on May 30, 2015 at 10:25am

Perfect. Nice buy and a shame to lose such a class guy that loved his fans and signed for them unlike many of these modern prima donnas.

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Permalink Reply by Matthew Kennedy on May 31, 2015 at 5:16am

Thanks everyone! Happy to hear this. I'm new to this, is there a way to get this authenticated without having to send it off in the mail somewhere?

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Permalink Reply by Nigel Ambagtsheer on October 19, 2015 at 2:05pm

Hi all,

Help please.

I bought an 'autographed' ,BB King, Fender guitar at a charity auction.  It has a COA but the autograph appears different to others I have seen here and elsewhere.  The 'B's in particular look suspect.

Some experienced/expert opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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