2015

B.B. King: The Reigning Monarch of the Blues Riley B. King, universally known as B.B. King, stands as one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of music. His name is synonymous with the blues, a genre he revolutionized and carried to unprecedented heights. Over his nearly seven-decade-long career, King became a beacon of resilience, creativity, and mastery, cementing his legacy as the “King of the Blues.” Early Life and Influences B.B. King was born on September 16, 1925, in a small cabin on a cotton plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Riley B. King’s life began under…
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