B.B. King

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B.B. King performs his 10,000th concert at B.B. KIng Blues Club & Grill in Times Square on April 18, 2006 in New York City.
Definitive B.B. King Biography ‘King of the Blues’ Available to Pre-Order

By Rod Brakes Published

Read this sneak peek telling the story of “3 O'Clock Blues” – the song that launched the great man’s career.

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Gibson and the B.B. King Music Company Set October Release Date for New Epiphone Lucille Model

By Matt Owen Published

The two brands have reaffirmed their partnership by way of the B.B. King Legacy Initiative, which will bring new signature guitars, a biopic and more.

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Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor perfom at Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 23rd July 2018.
Five Reasons Bonnie Raitt is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Video Here’s why the blues guitar phenom continues to be a leading light.

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12 Killer Blues Licks You Must Know

By GP Editors Last updated

You can drop any of these 12 classic phrases into a blues-based progression and come out smiling.

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Bernie Marsden Announces New Album, 'Kings'

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Featuring 10 covers and two original instrumentals, the album sees Marsden paying tribute to BB, Albert, and Freddie King.

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Gary Moore (left) and B.B. King (far right)
Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London.

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B.B. King performs at Farm Aid on September 22, 1985
Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

They sure didn't call him the King for nothing.

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B.B. King and Johnny Winter perform together on 'Nightwatch'
Watch B.B. King and Johnny Winter Jam Together on TV

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Two legends talk about the blues, share their insights and - best of all - play together.

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The 12 Most Influential Guitarists of All Time—and Their Signature Styles

By Dale Turner and Dave Rubin Published

These dozen guitarists shaped music in the 20th century and forever changed the guitar's role.

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