Legendary singer and guitarist BB King has died at the age of 89 in his sleep in Las Vegas. He had been ill for few months. He was once ranked as the third greatest guitarist of all time. Until now King has performed in at least 100 concerts a year.

King was awarded his 15th Grammy award in 2009 for his album ‘One kind favor‘. He was also placed into both the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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About B B King

1. King began performing in the 1940s.
2. He went on to influence a generation of musicians, working with Eric Clapton and U2.
3. His real name was Riley B. King.
4. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
5. Riley B. King was born on September 16, 1925.
6. He died on 14th May 2015.
7. He was given a nickname “The King of Blues”.

Fellow musicians paid tribute to King including blues guitarist Buddy Guy, who often played with him.