Legendary American singer, songwriter and guitarist, BB King, popularly regarded as “the King of Blues” has passed away at age 89.
According to BBC, the fifteen-time Grammy Award winner had been hospitalized for a diabetes-related ailment, and had been suffering ill health in recent months. He died in his sleep on Thursday in Vegas.
King is known for popular hits including Rock Me Baby, Lucille, and Sweet Black Angel.
R.I.P.
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He was the “Blues.” Rest in peace. Amen.
“They don’t make ’em like they used to…”
What a legend. He will be missed but his music legacy lives on.
There’s no end to the laundry list of musical geniuses and icons this equally genius and iconic musician performed with. Hearing him on the guitar is just priceless! R.I.P BB King!