B. B. King - Wikipedia
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.
B.B. King | Biography, Songs, Real Name, Lucille, & Facts | Britannica
5 days ago · B.B. King, American guitarist and singer who was a principal figure in the development of blues and from whose style leading popular musicians drew inspiration. He …
20 Facts You Didn't Know About B.B. King - American Blues Scene
May 8, 2015 · In honor of the BB King Entertainer of the Year award, which last night went to the great Bobby Rush, we've compiled a list of interesting 'hidden gem' facts about the life and …
B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone, Guitar & Family - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 · A singer and guitarist born into a sharecropping family on September 16, 1925, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, King became one of the best-known blues performers, an important …
B. B. King Fast Facts - CNN
Dec 9, 2022 · (CNN) Here's a look at the life of blues legend B.B. King. Death date: May 14, 2015. Birth place: Mississippi Delta cotton plantation between Indianola and what is now Itta Bena, …
16 Facts About Bb King
Jul 26, 2023 · Known as the “King of the Blues,” B.B. King was one of the most influential and revered musicians of the 20th century. His soulful voice and distinctive guitar playing style …
B.B King’s Life and Legacy – The Independent
Mar 3, 2024 · B.B. King was at the forefront of the modern blues scene that preceded the civil rights movement of the 1960s. B.B. King used his music to contribute to and share a united …
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of B.B. King - Grunge
Jul 19, 2022 · There's no doubt about it, B.B. King is a blues legend. The musician, lovingly dubbed the King of The Blues until his death in 2015 (via PBS), had extraordinary guitar …
BB King on why he sang the blues
May 15, 2015 · BB King reveals how his childhood affected his music in this 1972 BBC documentary – and what made him change his tune. “Before the army, I was a spiritual …
B. B. King discography - Wikipedia
B.B. King's first charting single, "3 O'Clock Blues," reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1951.He charted further No. 1 singles on various Billboard R&B charts with "You Know I Love …