If you want to be a good blues singer, people are going to be down on you, so dress like you're going to the bank to borrow money.
B. B. KingRead
I think of guitar players in terms of doctors: you have the doctor for your heart, the cardiologist, then one that works on your feet, your leg. But I believe George Benson is the one that plays all over. To me, he would be the M.D. of them all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
B.B. King compares guitar players to specialists in the medical field, suggesting that George Benson is a master musician who excels in all styles.
In this quote, B.B. King uses the analogy of doctors to highlight the diverse talents of guitar players, emphasizing that just as different doctors specialize in different areas of health, musicians can be specialized in different styles of music. He particularly elevates George Benson, suggesting that he is a master of multiple styles and techniques, making him the 'M.D.' of guitarists, or the all-around expert. This appreciation reflects the artistry and versatility required in music, much like in medicine.
Themes
GuitarMusicMasteryStyleArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
During a music appreciation class, when discussing versatile musicians.
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