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Now Available : Broadcasting the Blues: Unearthing Two Rare B.B. King Performances from Germany & Sweden
As the world celebrates the 100-year centenary of B.B. King (1925–2025), a remarkable treasure has emerged from the archives — two historic live performances from the “King of the Blues,” captured at the height of his power and preserved for modern audiences for the first time. Broadcasting the Blues: Live[...]
New B.B. King Biopic Produced by Mark Canton & Vassal Benford : A Major Motion Picture Honoring the King of the Blues
Canton Entertainment — the powerhouse production company led by Mark Canton and Dorothy Canton — is partnering with Vassal Benford and The B.B. King Music Company & Estate to develop LUCILLE, the first and only authorized feature film chronicling the life, music, and global influence of the King of the[...]
Memphis Unveils $800M Kings’ Crossing Bridge in Honor of B.B. King
On the banks of the Mississippi River, a landmark transformation is underway. The interstate bridge linking Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis, Arkansas — part of Interstate 55 — has been officially renamed Kings’ Crossing, in honor of three cultural icons: B.B. King, Elvis Presley, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. [...]
ZEV FELDMAN INAUGURATES HIS NEW LABEL TIME TRAVELER WITH BROADCASTING THE BLUES, TWO RARE B.B. KING LIVE PERFORMANCES LICENSED FROM THE ARCHIVES OF REELIN’ IN THE YEARS PRODUCTIONS ON RSD BLACK FRIDAY 2025
Also Coming on CD Dec. 5, Package Features a Historic Overview by Journalist Jean Buzelin, a Remembrance by Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band and more. Zev Feldman, known as “the Jazz Detective” for his award-winning archival productions in that genre, will launch his new imprint Time Traveler, devoted[...]
B.B. King’s Legacy Is the Focus of a Branded Liquor Partnership, New Album With Quavo & More says Billboard.com
B.B. King is a legendary blues and guitar icon who has left an indelible mark on the music industry. To honor his legacy, the B.B. King Life Legacy Initiative has launched several new partnerships, retail products, and brand concepts. This is a big deal, and even Billboard.com has picked up[...]
Vassal Benford, Chairman of The B.B. King Estate, has partnered with Heritage Distilling Company to launch a line of B.B. King branded bourbon and whiskey on the musician’s 98th birthday.
Vassal Benford, CEO & Chairman of The B.B. King Estate, The B.B. King Music Company and the Family Trust, has announced the launch of the B.B. King Life Legacy Initiative. The initiative was previewed at The King of Blues’ Birthday Party at Resorts World Las Vegas, where Benford celebrated B.B.[...]
When I heard “B.B. King Freestyle,”I was shocked, as this is exactly what we wanted – “Vassal Benford – Chairman of the B.B. King Estate”
Variety Magazine Over the weekend, Drake and Lil Wayne broke the internet with their first collaboration since 2017, “B.B. King Freestyle.” The song is off Wayne’s new “No Ceilings 3” mixtape, which is hosted by DJ Khaled, and has already garnered over 1.5 million views on YouTube. Vassal Benford —[...]