Mark Mainz/AP Four members of B.B. King ’s band will portray themselves in The Thrill Is Gone, an upcoming film that stars The Wire ’s Wendell Pierce as the legendary bluesman.

In November 2024, The BoykinZ signed to Quality Control Music. Their audition song, "Fell In Love With A Cowboy," is their second single and biggest original hit to date, which they worked on with ...

The band, formed by Bernie "B-Man" Mangiboyat after recovering from COVID-19, started with covers but now plays original music, too. Fear State emphasizes love and connection with their audience.