CBCF Releases Statement on Passing of B.B. King
Washington (PRWEB) May 15, 2015 -- A. Shuanise Washington, president and chief executive officer of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), today released the following statement on the passing of fifteen-time Grammy award-winning R&B legend B.B. King.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of a blues icon, B.B. King. His contributions to the music genre have touched lives across the globe.
“Mr. King is an inspiration to all of us who endeavor to create a legacy that leaves an indelible mark in our communities, our nation, and our world. In 2008, the CBCF honored King with a Celebration of Leadership in Fine Arts award for his unconventional success and accomplishments.
“As the son of two sharecroppers growing up on a plantation in Mississippi, King taught himself to play the guitar. The self-proclaimed “Blues Boy” used this instrument, and his unmistakable voice as a path into the music industry.
“For more than six decades he showed us why he sang the blues. His talent was his greatest gift to all of us.
“Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with his family and fans.”
Shrita Sterlin-Hernandez, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated, http://www.cbcfinc.org, +1 (202) 263-5702, [email protected]
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