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B.B. King
singer, musician, blues

Real/Birth Name:
Riley B. King
Also Known As:
B B King
BB King
Nickname(s):
King of the Blues
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 September 1925
Death Date:
14 May 2015
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA

Relationships:

cousin of
Bukka White
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Brief Facts:

Guitarist. Album King of the Blues.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Beale Street Brass Notes Walk of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 2003.
Blues Hall of Fame 1980.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1989.
Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame 2008.
International Guitar Hall of Fame.
Kennedy Center Honors 1995.
Memphis Music Hall of Fame 2012.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame.
National Medal of Arts 1990.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 2006.
Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame 2014.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1987.
Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6771 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry21 August 1990
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