B.B. King's 2003 Concert History

Born on a plantation in the small town of Itta Bena, Mississippi, B. B. King (born Riley B. King, September 16, 1925–May 14, 2015) rose to prominence to become one of the most influential blues musicians and electric guitarists of the 20th century. Throughout his career, he was constantly pushing the sounds of blues to new levels, introducing his own style of guitar playing that would shape the sounds of rock and roll, R&B, soul, funk, and many other genres of music, earning himself the well-deserved nickname "The King of Blues." He famously named his guitars named his favorite guitar "Lucille" and gifted it to Pope John Paull II in 1997. Additionally, he was a well-known associate of Elvis Presley, of whom King spoke highly. On May 14, 2015, he passed away at the age of 89 due to complications from type 2 diabetes. He was buried at the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 13, 2003
B.B. King / Anthony Gomes Peoria Civic Center Arena Peoria, Illinois, United States
Apr 26, 2003
B.B. King / Bobby "blue" Bland / Howard & The White Boys Convocation Ctr. At N. Illinois Univ. DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Apr 25, 2003
B.B. King / Bobby “Blue” Bland Emens Auditorium, Ball State University Muncie, Indiana, United States
Apr 20, 2003
B.B. King / Bobby "blue" Bland Keybank State Theatre, Playhouse Square Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Apr 18, 2003
B.B. King / Bobby "blue" Bland / gerald alston Star Plaza Theatre Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Apr 11, 2003
B.B. King / Bobby "blue" Bland NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, New York, United States
Apr 10, 2003
B.B. King Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, United States
Apr 04, 2003 –
Apr 06, 2003
Three Rivers Music Festival
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Downtown Columbia Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Apr 03, 2003
B.B. King / Alvin Youngblood Hart The Kalamazoo State Theatre Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Apr 02, 2003
B.B. King / Alvin Youngblood Hart UIS Performing Arts Center Springfield, Illinois, United States
Mar 30, 2003
B.B. King / Alvin Youngblood Hart The Monument Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Mar 28, 2003
B.B. King / Alvin Youngblood Hart Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science - Mary W. Sommervold Hall Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Mar 23, 2003
B.B King / Bobby “Blue” Bland
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Arena Theater Houston Texas Houston, Texas, United States
Mar 16, 2003
B.B. King Palace Theatre Albany, New York, United States
Mar 15, 2003
B.B. King Mid-Hudson Civic Center Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Mar 13, 2003
B.B. King Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel Providence, RI, US
Mar 01, 2003
B.B. King / Terry Garland Carpenter Center Richmond, Virginia, United States
Feb 28, 2003
B.B. King War Memorial Auditorium Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Feb 26, 2003
B.B. King Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Feb 25, 2003
B.B. King Alabama Theatre Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival on Apr 4, 2003 [407-small]

Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival on Apr 4, 2003 [408-small]

Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival on Apr 4, 2003 [409-small]

Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Three Rivers Music Festival on Apr 4, 2003 [818-small]

Three Rivers Music Festival
Apr 4 - 6, 2003
 Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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BB King / Jeff Beck / Mofro on Jul 25, 2003 [325-small]

BB King / Jeff Beck / Mofro
Jul 25, 2003
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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B.B King / Bobby “Blue” Bland on Mar 23, 2003 [177-small]

B.B King / Bobby “Blue” Bland
Mar 23, 2003
 Houston, Texas, United States
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BB King on Jan 15, 2003 [231-small]

BB King
Jan 15, 2003
 Stamford, Connecticut, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has B.B. King had?

B.B. King has had 2,140 concerts.

What genre is B.B. King?

B.B. King is most often considered to be Jazz, Classic Rock, Soul, Blues, Blues Rock, Electric Blues, Guitar, Traditional Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz And Blues, Soul Blues, Jazz Blues, and Urban Blues.

When was the last B.B. King concert?

The last B.B. King concert was on April 21, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The bands that performed were: BB King.

What setlist does B.B. King play live?

The songs that B.B. King performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 03, 2014 concert at House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States:

  1. B.B. King Introduction Jam
  2. Rock Me Baby
  3. You Are My Sunshine
  4. The Thrill Is Gone
  5. Every Day I Have the Blues
  6. Darling You Know I Love You

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