UPDATE: BB King has shared the following message: “I want to thank everyone for their concern and good wishes. I’m feeling much better & am leaving the hospital today.” We’re glad to hear it.
A Message from B.B.”I want to thank everyone for their concern and good wishes.  I’m feeling much better & am leaving the hospital today.”
Posted by BB King on Tuesday, April 7, 2015
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The legendary B.B. King was hospitalized last weekend, according to multiple reports, including TMZ and the Los Angeles Times. Sources have reported that King, 89, suffered from a dehydration complication in Las Vegas, NV, related to his Type-II Diabetes condition – something he’s suffered with for decades.
King has cancelled all of his upcoming scheduled performances until further notice. This isn’t the first time this has happened to Mr. King, who was hospitalized last October after collapsing on stage.
We’ll be sure to update on this story as it develops.
Until then, here’s one of my favorite guitar solos of all time, from Live At Cook County Jail (1971):