B.B. King

1946USABlues

CountryUSA

Active Since1946

GenreBlues

About B.B. King

The King of the Blues. Over 40 million records. His guitar Lucille was named after a woman who caused a fire. The Thrill Is Gone is the most famous blues song. Influenced every rock guitarist. Performed over 15,000 concerts.

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