B.B. King
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
Gibson ES-335
#1 SONG
The Thrill Is Gone
THE SOLO
The Thrill Is Gone
THE RIFF
Every Day I Have The Blues
| Birth Name | Riley B. King |
| Birth Place | Itta Bena, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 89 (Born: September 16, 1925 - Died: May 14, 2015) |
| Years Playing | 80 (started playing 1934) |
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| Genres | Blues, Soul |
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| Net Worth | US$ 10,000,000 |
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B.B. King Biography
Career Highlights
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987
Received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006
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B.B. King Techniques
Right Hand
FingerstyleOther Techniques
Finger VibratoFinger vibrato involves oscillating the finger on a fret. It adds expressiveness to notes. This technique is essential for emotional playing., Lead GuitarTechniques Breakdown
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B.B. King Gear
B.B. King Tone Focus
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B.B. King Videos
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B. B. King - Lucille
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B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone [Crossroads 2010]
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BB King & John Mayer Live | Improv Jam
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BB King | Behind the Scenes (1993)
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One of BB King's Greatest Ever Guitar Solos!
B.B. King Guitar Tabs
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