TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) -- In Times Square, the last notes played Sunday night at B.B. King Blues Club.
The music venue closed its doors for the final time, with management citing rising rents.
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The B.B. King Blues Club has been in business for 18 years and played host to Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Jay-Z.
Sunday's final show was blues legend Buddy Guy.
Several fans say they are upset the venue has been forced to shutter its doors.
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The club says it is looking for a new location in Manhattan.
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