Gary B.B. Coleman – Short Biography
Gary B.B. Coleman was a blues musician whose life story resonates with the raw essence of the genre itself. Born on October 4, 1947, in Paris, Texas, Coleman’s journey through life was marked by hardship, resilience, and an unwavering passion for music.
Growing up in a poverty-stricken environment, Coleman found solace in the blues at a young age. He was drawn to the emotive power of the music, which seemed to mirror his own struggles and experiences. At the age of 12, he picked up the guitar, teaching himself to play by listening to records of blues legends like B.B. King and T-Bone Walker.