B.B. King

Born: Sep 16, 1925 in Indianola, MS

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Genre: Blues, R&B

Biography: Universally hailed as the reigning king of the blues, the legendary B.B. King is without a doubt the single most important electric guitarist of the last half century. His bent notes and staccato picking style have influenced legions of contemporary bluesmen, while his gritty and confident voice -- capable ...Read full biography

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Live At The Regal [1997 Reissue]

Released: 1965

Label: Geffen

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B.B. King is not only a timeless singer and guitarist, he's also a natural-born entertainer, and on Live at the Regal the listener is treated to an exhibition of all three of his talents. Over percolating ...Read full review

Live In Cook County Jail [1998 Reissue]

Released: 1971

Label: Geffen

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B.B. King has cut a lot of albums since the success of Live at the Regal. And, like the live shows they document, none of them are any less than solid and professional, hallmarks of King's work aesthetic. ...Read full review

More B.B. King albums: Main Albums (85), Compilations (412), Singles & EPs (8), DVD/Video (59), Others (2)

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