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.

Feb 21, 2025 · 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.

Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was B.B. King? After serving in World War II, Riley B. King, better known as B.B. King, became a disc jockey in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was dubbed "the Beale Street Blues Boy."

Feb 2, 2016 · With 15 Grammy Awards, the legendary guitarist holds the record for the most won in the Blues genre. B.B. King was born Rileigh King in a cabin on the bank of Bear Creek in the tiny town of...

B.B. King is a legendary blues and guitar icon who has left an indelible mark on the music industry. To honor his legacy, the B.B. King Life Legacy Initiative has launched several new partnerships, retail products, and brand concepts. This is a big deal, and even Billboard.com has picked up [...] Read the Article

B.B. King (born Riley B. King; September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015) was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. Rolling Stone magazine said that King was the third "Greatest Guitarist of All Time" in 2003.

May 14, 2015 · The undisputed monarch of the blues guitar, B.B. King was born on a cotton plantation in the Mississippi Delta. As a child he learned the rudiments of his instrument from his preacher and was soon performing blues and gospel songs on street corners.

B.B. King was an American singer and guitarist, counted amongst the greatest guitarists of all time. Regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, he was often called "The King of the Blues", and is credited to have made the genre of blues popular all over the world.

B.B. King is as alive as the music he plays, and a grateful world can’t get enough of him. For more than half a century, Riley B. King – better known as B.B. King – has defined the blues

Mar 3, 2024 · B.B. King used his music to contribute to and share a united and unique African American identity as well as spur the civil rights movement forward. B.B. King, born as Riley B. King, was raised on a plantation in Indianola, Mississippi in 1925.