Phish/B.B. King February 25, 2003 - Billboard By Troy Carpenter Blues legend B.B. King joined jam-band juggernaut Phish on stage last night (Feb. 24) at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. About 45 minutes into the concert, King was introduced and handed his trademark guitar, Lucille, and the group tentatively eased into a 23-minute version of Memphis Slim's "Everyday (I Have the Blues)." That was followed by blistering 12-minute workouts of King's own "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Rock Me Baby," which both found Phish lead guitarist Trey Anastasio and King trading licks and solos. The set ended with an embrace between Anastasio and King, who walked off the stage to a standing ovation. Phish later returned to the stage for a second set and encore, completing an almost three-hour performance. The group is in the midst of its February arena tour, its first since returning from a two-year performing and recording hiatus. Phish plays Philadelphia's First Union Spectrum tonight. Copyright © 2003 Billboard