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Riley B. King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015), known professionally as B. B. King, was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- Riley B. King
- September 16, 1925, Itta Bena, Mississippi, U.S.
- Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer
- May 14, 2015 (aged 89), Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
May 10, 2024 · B.B. King (born September 16, 1925, near Itta Bena, Mississippi, U.S.—died May 14, 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada) was an American guitarist and singer who was a principal figure in the development of blues and from whose style leading popular musicians drew inspiration.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of B.B. King, the "King of the Blues" who played guitar for over 70 years and won 15 Grammy Awards. Find out how he got his famous guitar "Lucille," his biggest hit "The Thrill Is Gone" and the controversy surrounding his death in 2015.
Feb 2, 2016 · A timeline of the life and career of blues legend B.B. King, from his birth in Mississippi to his global fame and awards. Learn about his struggles, influences, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive overview.
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Celebrate the life and legacy of the King of the Blues, B.B. King, with new music, biopic, documentary, museum, tour and more. Learn about his influence, achievements, awards and collaborations with other artists.
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B. B. King (1925–2015) was an American blues musician whose recording career spanned 1949–2008. As with other blues contemporaries, King's material was primarily released on singles until the late 1950s–early 1960s, when long playing record albums became more popular. Overview.
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