Thankful for This Gift
Every day I'm thankful for this gift of music, for the chance to play.
B.B. King
Blues legend, guitarist and singer, electric guitar master who influenced generations of musicians.
All moments: B.B. King
- Music Is a Healing Force — B.B. King
Music is a healing force. It can help people through pain.
- Never Give Up on Your Dreams — B.B. King
Never give up on your dreams. That's what saved me.
- Love Matters in Life — B.B. King
Love is important in life more than anything. That's what we live for.
- Lucille and Me — B.B. King
I named my guitar Lucille, and we've been through some good times together.
- Always Something to Be Grateful For — B.B. King
There's always something to be thankful for. You must remember that every day.
- The Blues Is Life — B.B. King
The blues is life itself. It's a feeling that lives in your heart.
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As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
- Humble Beginnings — Paul McCartney
Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.
- A Song Is Blood — Paul McCartney
A melody comes to me like someone is singing it to me. It's magic.
- Faith Moves Mountains — John Legend
Faith, hope and love are the three pillars of my life