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- Full name: Riley B. King
- B.B. stands for "Blues Boy"
- Born: September 16, 1925
- Birthplace: Itta Bena, Mississippi
- Record Label: Geffen Records
- Main Guitar: "Lucille" (similar to Gibson ES-335)
- Years Active: 1947-present
- Is a diabetic
- Latest Album: The Jungle (2008)
- B.B. was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. http://www.bbking.com/bio/
- Awards: He received NARAS' Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 1987, and has received honorary doctorates from Tougaloo College (MS) in 1973; In 1992, he received the National Award of Distinction from the University of Mississippi. http://www.bbking.com/bio/
- Degree's: Yale University in 1977; Berklee College of Music in 1982; Rhodes College of Memphis in 1990; Mississippi Valley State University in 2002 and Brown University in 2007 http://www.bbking.com/bio/
- In 1991, the first B.B. King's Blues Club opened on Beale Street in Memphis http://www.bbking.com/bio/
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Musician B.B. King is a blues guitarist whose career has spanned about 60 years. He is often called the "King of the Blues" by fans and critics, having had one of the longest and most prolific careers in the history of blues music.
After moving to Memphis in his early 20s, King recorded hit song after hit song in the R&B scene of the 1950s. When he recorded "The Thrill is Gone" in the late '60s, he officially crossed over into mainstream success and never looked back.
Since then, King has toured tirelessly (often playing 300 shows per year) and has frequently collaborated and jammed with other artists, including Phish, U2, and Eric Clapton (with whom he recorded the album Riding With the King in 2000). During the summer of 2007, he went on tour with fellow musicians Al Green and Etta James.
The Associated Press reports that the Museum for bluesman B.B. King has strong 1st year
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20 at BB King's nightclub on 42nd St. The last chance to receive the necessary training will be Jan. 2, with a pair of clinics being held in Manhattan and ... (December 23, 2009)New York Daily News -
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Alhaji Korodo told Daily Champion on telephone that the BB King Limited was going bankrupt over the bad debt which should be paid by the Bureau of Public ... (December 21, 2009)AllAfrica.com -
Garth Brooks and BB King kick off separate Vegas gigs Dec 11 through 13
This weekend (Dec 11 - 13), musical legends Garth Brooks and BB King will be in town to kick off their Vegas entertainment offerings. BB King : King has a ... (December 13, 2009)Examiner.com -
BB King's Blues Club celebrates its Vegas grand opening with star-studded ...
Sure to be the latest celebrity dining magnet on the Strip, BB King's Blues Club celebrated its grand opening inside The Mirage Friday night. ... (December 13, 2009)Examiner.com
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Is B.B. King still alive? I know he has diabetes. What does the B.B. stand for? 4 AnswersYes- he is still alive and is 83 years old- birthday 9/16/25. He was born Riley B King. He got the nickname "Beale Street Blues Boy" which was shorted to B.B.... read more -
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How did a king become a king? 4 AnswersOnce there was a king, the title was usually inherited. Sometimes this was not the case when a son was not available. Then the uncles and cousins often fought... read more -
What were the content of Kings Chamber? 2 AnswersYou can see the red granite sarcophagus within the King's Chamber. ---quote--- Within the chamber lies a red granite sarcophagus. It is very large (with an est... read more
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B.B. King on Amazon
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The Ultimate Collection - $13.98
B.B. King's music has been anthologized and put in box sets many times, but this is the first single-disc collection that truly spans the American icon's career. It starts with his...Amazon
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B.B. King Anthology (Guitar Recorded Versions) - $22.99
The All Music Guide praises B.B. King in no uncertain terms as "the single most important electric guitarist of the last half century." This outstanding new book in our Guitar Reco...Amazon
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One Kind Favor - $13.98
B.B. King returns to his blues roots with the help of producer T Bone Burnett on "One Kind Favor,". The legendary artist is backed on the effort by pianist Dr. John, drummer Jim Ke...Amazon
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mornin my twitta whats the good word just went 2 burger king and get me sum food there cinna rools b rockin
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Oh NO! To, tlg liatin gw dng! Gw ga bs ngliat. RT @dittokibokribo: KING BUANA DDL DAPET B!!!! @asanabila @schlr @yunusnatanael
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