B.B. King Born: The Undisputed King of Blues
B.B. King defined the sound of electric blues through his signature vibrato and the conversational phrasing of his guitar Lucille, transforming the instrument into a singing voice. His five decades of relentless touring and recording brought the Mississippi Delta blues to a worldwide audience, directly influencing every rock and blues guitarist who followed.
September 16, 1925
101 years ago
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