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Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Size: 8.5 W x 11 H x 0.1 D in
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This is a sketch of a young B.B.King in charcoal, using charcoal bars. While young, King sang in the gospel choir at Elkhorn Baptist Church in Kilmichael. King was attracted to the Pentecostal Church of God in Christ because of its music. The local minister performed with a Sears Roebuck Silvertone guitar during services and taught King his first three chords. King's first guitar was bought for him by Flake Cartledge, his employer in Kilmichael, for 15 dollars. Cartledge withheld money from King's salary for the next two months until the debt was repaid. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and is one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues", and is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with Albert King and Freddie King, none of whom are related). King performed tirelessly throughout his musical career, appearing on average at more than 200 concerts per year into his 70s. In 1956 alone, he appeared at 342 shows. King was born on a cotton plantation of Berclair, near the city of Itta Bena, Mississippi, and later worked at a cotton gin in Indianola, Mississippi. He was attracted to music and taught himself to play guitar and began his career in juke joints and local radio. He later lived in Memphis and Chicago; then, as his fame grew, he toured the world extensively. King died at 89 in Las Vegas in 2015.
Drawing:Charcoal on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:8.5 W x 11 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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DWR (Damion W. Rhodes) is a Self-taught contemporary-Avant-garde artist, taking interest in the knowledge and techniques of Old Masters while studying the styles & techniques of newer artists, such as Roberto Ferri, Alpay Efe and France Van Stone. There are no limitations to his subject matter, experimenting with various styles along the way. Currently exhibiting works within the Cocoa Beach Art Association. Artist statement: I just create what I feel. There's not really much to say. Draw your own conclusions, just read the description and between the lines. I believe Warhol said it best: "Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” See more here: https://dwrartwork.wixsite.com/my-site https://www.cbaaartists.com/members-portfolios.html
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