Blues legend Sean Costello dies

Musician worked with B.B. King, Tedeschi

By VARIETY STAFF

Blues singer, guitarist and composer Sean Costello died on April 15 in Atlanta from undetermined causes. He was 28.

Costello, a blues musician since age 14, played with musicians including B.B. King and Susan Tedeschi and was in the middle of touring to support his latest album, "We Can Get Together."

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Atlanta, Costello received his first record deal from Susan Tedeschi just before his graduation from high school.

Donations may be made to the Sean Costello Memorial Fund to benefit Bi-Polar Disease, BB&T, 3620 Tramore Parkway, Austell, GA 30106.