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Biography

Name: B. B. King
Variant Name: Riley B. King
Birth Date: September 16, 1925
Place of Birth: Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: Male
Occupations: singer, instrumental musician, songwriter

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Biography of B. B. King
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B. B. King (born 1925) is one of the most successful artists in the history of the blues. Today his ability as a blues guitarist is remains unparalleled. "B. B. King is widely recognized as the greatest living blues guitarist," Dimitri Ehrlich of...


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B. B. King Quotes
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The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. -B.B. King. The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you. -B.B...


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King, B. B. (1925—) Summary
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To people the world over, B. B. King is the literal personification of blues. No blues or rock 'n' roll musician in the postwar era in America could escape his influence, either directly or indirectly. His fusion of acoustic country blues...
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B. B. King (born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925) is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, widely considered one of the best and most respected blues musicians of all...


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Portland Press Herald (Maine)
B.b. King
01/10/2002: 999 words, approx. 3 pages
00-00-0000 The legendary bluesman returns to Portland for an appearance at the Merrill, and, as always, he's bringing his friend Lucille along Portland Press Herald (Maine) Thursday, January 10, 2002 Edition: Final Section: Go Page: 3D By ELIZABETH BROGAN News Assistant ...
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B.B. King has busy summer schedule
7/2/2007: 366 words, approx. 1 pages
B.B. King returned to his hometown of Indianola for the aptly titled "B.B. King Homecoming Festival.""It is something that I have been doing for 42 years, playing free for the kids in June," the 81-year-old blues legend said. "Watching them grow."With his trademark guitar that...
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Bluesman B.B. King hospitalized in Galveston
1/26/2007: 254 words, approx. 1 pages
B.B. King was hospitalized for a low-grade fever as a result of a recent bout with the flu, but was in good condition Friday, his management agency said.The 81-year-old bluesman was expected to be discharged Saturday, a hospital spokesman said. His agency said he plans...
 


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Where BB King Got His Voice
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Short Biography on B.B. King
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B.B. King
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