Jerry Lee Lewis bandmate, B.B. Cunningham, shot dead in Memphis
Written by admin on October 15, 2012 – 7:12 pm -B.B. Cunningham was shot dead in Memphis at the weekend. The long-time member of Jerry Lee Lewis’ band was 70-years-old.
The keyboard player/bassist also worked as a security guard for an apartment complex and was shot when he went to investigate the sound of a gunshot in a neighbouring building. A 16-year-old male was also found dead at the scene.
Cunningham joined Jerry Lee Lewis’ band in 1997, but had been part of the Memphis music scene since joining the Hombres in the 1960s. A spell as audio engineer at the Sound of Memphis Studios led to a move to LA to take on the position of chief engineer for Independent Recorders in the 1970s, working with artists such as Elton John and Billy Joel.
On returning to Memphis, Cunningham opened his own studio.
In recent years, Cunningham has played with both Jerry Lee Lewis’ band and the Swedish group The Cadillac Band. He also released a solo album, “Hangin’ In,” in 2003.
The Hombres’ 1967 hit “Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)” was co-written by Cunningham.
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