BB King left behind the racism of rural Mississippi to become the King Of The Blues. Here's his incredible story in his own ...

It seemed as if he'd go on forever — and B.B. King was working right up until the end. It's what he loved to do: playing music, and fishing. Even late in life, living with diabetes, he spent ...

JACKSON, Miss. — It didn't sound right coming from the mouth of a genius. "I'm stupid when it comes to the guitar," B.B. King said. I waited for the punch line. Instead, he explained: "I don't ...

According to the rep, the Peabody date was King’s first show in four weeks and was preceded by a 24-hour drive from his home in Las Vegas to the Gateway City. He also apparently forgot to take ...

Blues legend B.B. King passed away Thursday night, leaving behind a huge void in the music world. King was a historically great musician whose impact has been felt across nearly 70 years of ...

King began recording in 1949 and in 1952 had a hit with '3 O'Clock Blues' after which he had a string of hits that launched his career. Don't Edit B.B. King performs with his band during the 23rd ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have defined the blues as profoundly as B.B. King. His soulful voice, lyrical storytelling, and, of course, the wailing, emotive guitar licks of his beloved Gibson ES ...

While the 100 Days of Blues marks a formal celebration of B.B. King, his legacy and live music can be experienced year-round ...

By Scott Johnson When bluesman B.B. King died last year, he bequeathed to the world a body of work spanning six decades that brought joy and comfort to millions. The crooner of “The Thrill Is ...

B.B. King was a lot more than a Gibson guitar and some killer licks. For decades, he was one of the biggest stars of black radio, releasing 75 hit R&B singles between 1951 and 1992. King carried ...

It’s impossible to quantify just how profound B.B. King’s influence was across the world’s musical landscape, but here are 10 guitar heroes — some of whom were fortunate enough to ...