Artist Bio:
B.B. King, born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925, was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential blues musicians of all time. King's career spanned over six decades, during which he released numerous albums and singles that helped shape the sound of modern blues music. He was known for his soulful voice and distinctive guitar playing style, which included his trademark vibrato technique known as "the butterfly."
King's most famous hit songs include "The Thrill Is Gone," "Every Day I Have the Blues," and "Lucille." He won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987. King was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006. King continued to perform and record music well into his later years, solidifying his legacy as a true blues icon. B.B. King passed away on May 14, 2015, at the age of 89.
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