B.B. King is gone, but the thrill will never die.
The Grammys paid tribute to the late blues legend, who passed away last May at age 89, with a rousing performance by Bonnie Raitt, Gary Clark Jr. and Chris Stapleton. Raitt introduced the performance, reminiscing about King's "dignity, his eloquence and the thrill that is never really gone."
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Stapleton opened the tribute with a beautifully simmering intro to "The Thrill Is Gone." Gary Clark Jr. later joined in, tackling the next verse with his stunning bluesy vocals. Then Raitt strolled onstage, cranking out a smooth guitar solo with every step. Together, the rock trio churned out a cool, soulful and powerful tribute that highlighted King's legendary music.