The Hal Leonard book B.B. King: Blues Legend—A Step-by-Step Breakdown of His Guitar Styles and Techniques is available now at the Guitar World Online Store for $22.99.
The softcover, 48-page book (and CD) features lessons—including guitar tabs—for 12 of the late blues legend's signature songs, including "Blue Shadows," "Everyday I Have the Blues," "Help the Poor," "How Blue Can You Get," "It's My Own Fault Darlin'," "Just like a Woman," "Lucille," "Please Accept My Love," "Shake It Up and Go," "So Excited" and "Woke Up This Morning."
For more about the book, visit the Guitar World Online Store.
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