B.B. King – The King of the Blues
Riley B. King (1925–2015) was the most influential blues guitarist in history and carried Delta blues into the modern world.
Known for singing vibrato, single-note phrasing, and emotional bends. Every guitar he owned was named Lucille.
Hits like The Thrill Is Gone, 15 Grammys, and collaborations with Eric Clapton, U2, SRV, and more.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the blueprint for all modern blues guitar.
