BB King was a legendary blues musician born on September 16, 1925 in Berclair, MS. He was a renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and was awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award for his 1998 song "The Thrill is Gone". His music has been influential in the blues genre and has been covered by many artists.BB King is a member of Guitarist
Age, Biography and Wiki
Net worth: $10 million
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About
Legendary blues Guitarist, singer, and Songwriter who won a Grammy Hall of Fame Award for his 1998 song "The Thrill is Gone."
Before Fame
He grew up with his grandmother because his mother was too poor to take care of him. His mother's cousin, Bukka White, gave him his first guitar.
Trivia
He named his electric guitar Lucille. In 2005, one of his biographers claimed that he had 50 grandchildren.
Family Life
He got married to Martha Lee Denton on November 11, 1944 and after their divorce in 1952, he married Sue Carol Hall on June 4, 1958. He has three daughters named Patty, Claudette and Shirley.
Associated With
He inspired Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, among many other historic guitarists.
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