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B.B. King, Blues Legend

Updated Mar 10, 2025
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B.B. King, Blues Legend
This is an early photo of Mr Riley B. King (1925 - 2015) described as a blues singer, song writer, and guitarist - but better described as legend.

B.B. King (his stage name) was born in Mississippi on a cotton plantation near the town of Itta Bena. His parents were sharecroppers. His recording career began with his first single in 1949. It took a couple of years for him to catch on, but when he did, a legend was born.

He was married twice and had between 11 and 15 children. At the time of his death, on May 14th, 2015, he was living in Las Vegas.

You could say "the thrill is gone" but his music and his guitar, Luciille, will be with us forever.

Thank you, B.B!
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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This publicity photo of the young blues legend B.B. King was taken in 1948 in West Memphis Arkansas where he had a ten-minute spot on the radio station WDIA.
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Sbaglio ma è mancato proprio pochi giorni fa?
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No "Lucille" yet.
he named ALL of his guitars Lucille! :)
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Dan Baker!
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Rest in Peace.
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Lovely❤️💕
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You gave us music we cannot forget 💙
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The best.
R.I.P you were the best
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Thomas Tj Treadway might like to read this. Xxx
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Does anyone know what the writing on the bottom of the guitar means?
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That was a promo shot from the radio station for the call letters and the time of his interview
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thanks sir Thomas Tj Treadway
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Okay, thanks!
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sana marinig ko ang kanyang mga gintong awitin.
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WOW-- I've never seen him as a young man!
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The Thrill will never be gone...c/l
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He was a great guitarest.
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He was just a baby then.
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Shared !!! in "Black & White" PAGE ... ;)
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You. We're. The. Best
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saw him in Dallas
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