Born on a plantation in the small town of Itta Bena, Mississippi, B. B. King (born Riley B. King, September 16, 1925–May 14, 2015) rose to prominence to become one of the most influential blues musicians and electric guitarists of the 20th century. Throughout his career, he was constantly pushing the sounds of blues to new levels, introducing his own style of guitar playing that would shape the sounds of rock and roll, R&B, soul, funk, and many other genres of music, earning himself the well-deserved nickname "The King of Blues." He famously named his guitars named his favorite guitar "Lucille" and gifted it to Pope John Paull II in 1997. Additionally, he was a well-known associate of Elvis Presley, of whom King spoke highly. On May 14, 2015, he passed away at the age of 89 due to complications from type 2 diabetes. He was buried at the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi.
B.B KING BLUES FESTIVAL
Blues Music Festival
Spirit Fest 1996
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B.B. King / The Neville Brothers / Delbert McClinton / Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Sep 18, 1996 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Br54knight
Delbert McClinton / Kenny Wayne Shepard / BB King Aug 30, 1996 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Bluz1954
BB King Nov 19, 1996 Albany, New York, United States Uploaded by Davmfoster
B B King / THE NEVILLE BROTHERS / Delbert McClinton / Kenny Wayne Shepherd Sep 18, 1996 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by David Stamey
North Sea Jazz Festival 1996 Jul 12 - 14, 1996 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands Uploaded by Andre Looijestijn
B.B. King / The Neville Brothers / Delbert McClinton / Taj Mahal Sep 20, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Uploaded by Igatti
B.B. King Aug 17, 1996 Los Angeles, California, United States Uploaded by Eddie Rushtour
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