B.B. King: Blues Summit

Overview

Inspired by the 1993 Grammy-winning album, this historic meeting of superpowers stars the King of the Blues performing duets with a pantheon of fellow legends: Ruth Brown, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Irma Thomas and Joe Louis Walker. Interspersed with exclusive interviews, it's an inspired and unprecedented gathering of blues greats that may never be equaled. The performances include B.B.'s signature song, "The Thrill Is Gone," and "Playin' With My Friends," which was penned by Robert Cray just for The Blues Summit. Best of all, with this home video, you sit right on stage where you don't miss a beat.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 6, 1995

Original language

English

Cast

Buddy Guy,Irma Thomas,Robert Cray,Ruth Brown,B.B. King,Albert Collins,Joe Louis Walker,Koko Taylor

Director

Steve Purcell

Producer

Antony Payne

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0321352