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.

Dec 19, 2025 · 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 played single-string …

In this immersive biography, we chronicle the life of Riley B. “B.B.” King – from his childhood in the segregated South, through his rise on the Chitlin’ Circuit, to international fame and lasting cultural …

Sep 16, 2025 · For nearly seven decades, he toured relentlessly, recorded classics that shaped generations, and carried the blues from rural Mississippi to the grandest stages in the world. His …

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From the chitlin circuit with its small town cafes and ghetto theaters and roadside joints, to jazz clubs, rock palaces, symphony concert halls, college concerts, and resort hotels, B.B. King is the most …

Oct 24, 2003 · B.B. King was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1984, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He also received the NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987, …

Aug 6, 2025 · Legendary blues guitarist B. B. King had a monumental career heavily influenced by his experiences in Arkansas. Born into poverty in Mississippi, he taught himself how to play the guitar by …

Lucille chronicles B.B. King’s rise from extreme poverty to international superstardom — from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the world’s most iconic stages.

Riley B. King, better known by his stage name “B.B. King” is a famous African American blues musician. He was born on September 16, 1925 on a cotton plantation in Mississippi, to Albert King and Nora …