Music icon Ann Wilson, the lead singer and songwriter for the rock band Heart, is among the latest artists to join the lineup for the B.B. King concert celebration.
Grammy-nominated artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and King’s granddaughter Val B. King also join the lineup of performers for the two-night celebration, to be held on February 16 and 17 at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York.
Wilson’s performance is scheduled for the second night.
Grammy Award-winning producer and legendary drummer Steve Jordan will be the musical director of the concert, called “The Thrill Is Gone: A Tribute To B.B. King.”
The Seva Foundation, a global nonprofit eye care organization, will benefit from the concert.
Complete list of artists:
Sunday, February 16
Buddy Guy
Bob Margolin
David Hidalgo
Derek Trucks
Ivan Neville
Jimmie Vaughan
John Scofield
Robert Cray
Robert Randolph
Shemekia Copeland
Susan Tedeschi
Tony TC Coleman
Val B. King
Warren Haynes
William Bell
Monday, February 17
Ann Wilson
Anthony Hamilton
Bob Margolin
Bobby Rush
Christone “KINGFISH” Ingram
David Hidalgo
Ivan Neville
Jamey Johnson
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Little Steven
Robert Randolph
Shemekia Copeland
Southside Johnny
Steve Cropper
Tony TC Coleman
Val B. King
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