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B.B. King
photo credit: Kevin Westenberg

Active

1940s - 2010s

Born

September 16, 1925 in Itta Bena, MS

Died

May 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, NV

Genre

Blues R&B

Styles

Modern Electric Blues Soul-Blues Early R&B Memphis Blues Regional Blues

Also Known As

Riley B. King
Riley King
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B.B. King

Biography by Bill Dahl

Highly influential guitarist with a precise yet effortless sounding soft-fingered style, as well as the longest career in blues.
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Album Highlights

  • Live at the Regal
    B.B. King
    Live at the Regal
  • Live in Cook County Jail
    B.B. King
    Live in Cook County Jai …
  • King of the Blues
    B.B. King
    King of the Blues
  • The Blues
    B.B. King
    The Blues
  • One Kind Favor
    B.B. King
    One Kind Favor
  • Singin' the Blues/The Blues
    B.B. King
    Singin' the Blues/The B …
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