he was the face of blues music. >> so many people he influenced. rolling stones on down. playing with u2 not all that long ago. >> 1988 and more recently than that. unbelievable performer. tireless on the road. averaged 275 nights a year for first 50 years of his career. >> extraordinary. that is why he was such a success. blues music in general may not be the same money maker as rock-n-roll or country western now. it's because of his persistence on the road. >> he was out in front of people singing his i songs and themes people can identify with. relationships. >> it was soulful which is what we're hearing today. appreciate you being here. it's what we're hearing today soulful music. a lot of people putting their heart and soul out as they remember bb king. last performance, october in