Blues legend buys legendary juke joint

INDIANOLA, Mississippi – Blues legend BB King is the new owner of a club in his Mississippi Delta hometown.

Mary Shepard has owned Club Ebony in Indianola for the past three decades. King and other artists have played there throughout the years.A Mississippi Delta Blues Trail Marker outside Club Ebony says Count Basie, Ray Charles, James Brown, Ike Turner are among the musicians who have played there since 1945.Shepard says she sold the club to the bluesman because she wants to relax and spend time with her family.The 82-year-old King, who continues to tour extensively, recently released ‘Live!’ a CD and DVD recorded at his own BB King’s Blues Club in Nashville and Memphis.Indianola is about halfway between Jackson and Memphis.Nampa-APKing and other artists have played there throughout the years.A Mississippi Delta Blues Trail Marker outside Club Ebony says Count Basie, Ray Charles, James Brown, Ike Turner are among the musicians who have played there since 1945.Shepard says she sold the club to the bluesman because she wants to relax and spend time with her family.The 82-year-old King, who continues to tour extensively, recently released ‘Live!’ a CD and DVD recorded at his own BB King’s Blues Club in Nashville and Memphis.Indianola is about halfway between Jackson and Memphis.Nampa-AP