B. B. King [ WORKING ]

King was inseparable from his trademark black Gibson guitars, all named .

: Born on a cotton plantation in Berclair, Mississippi, King grew up in poverty and began playing guitar in juke joints and local radio. b. b. king

B.B. King : The King of the Blues Riley B. King (1925–2015), better known as , was a towering figure in American music who brought the blues from the rural South to a global audience. His sophisticated soloing style, characterized by fluid string bending and a shimmering vibrato, redefined the electric guitar and influenced generations of rock and blues musicians. Early Life and "Blues Boy" Origins King was inseparable from his trademark black Gibson

: His first national hit, "3 O'Clock Blues" (1951), spent 15 weeks on the R&B charts and launched a relentless touring career. The Legend of Lucille King : The King of the Blues Riley B