Directed and produced by Jon Brewer, BB King, The Life of Riley is a glimpse into the blues legends life from the perspective of friends, family and colleagues.
Reports indicate that this biography is in no way romanticized, rather it shows a rather harsh view into the cotton picker from Mississippi who triumphed over rampant racism.
Narrated by none other than super voice Morgan Freeman the film also contains contributions from Eric Clapton, Bono, Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana, Bill Wyman, Slash, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Green, Buddy Guy, Ronnie Wood, and Bruce Willis. I have to stop here. What the hell does Bruce Willis have to do with it? Even Slash fits in, it’s as if it’s one of those ‘one of these things doesn’t belong’ type game!
By the way BB is still alive and well and 87 years old so I suggest there be no monkey business in this as he will most likely whoop some ass. Still touring on a regular basis no less with folks like Derek Truck and Mick Hucknall. BB King is not just a legendary guitarist but also an entrepreneur and his name I s
The film will debut in the UK on October 15 and venture over to us shortly. Keep an eye on your local art house cinema. Of course, there is also a soundtrack available along with a new box set due out soon. BB mania!