Who said "I never played for fame, I played because I had to"?

This quote is attributed to B.B. King.

I never played for fame, I played because I had to - B.B. King

"I never played for fame, I played because I had to"

B.B. King Motivation

Blues Guitarist Singer American 1925–2015

"The Blues is a natural fact, it's something that a man who works all day long for eleven dollars a week just naturally falls into."

"I've always been lucky to work with good people."

"My future is right now."

"Playing the blues is like having to be re-incarnated."

"I believe in working hard for what you want."

"Never underestimate the power of determination."

"I don't need a reason to fight."

"The most important thing is the mission. Nothing else matters."