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
B.B. King Blues Fest
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B.B. King's Blues Festival
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B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi Sep 21, 2000 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Br54knight
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B.B. King / Bobby Blue Bland Apr 16, 2000 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi Sep 8, 2000 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
"B.B. King Blues Festival" / B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi / Corey Harris Sep 9, 2000 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi Sep 8, 2000 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Mlplumley
B.B. King Mar 16, 2000 Anaheim, California, United States Uploaded by Eddie Rushtour
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