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“I don't do much recording anymore, but before I really stopped, I was glad to get five, five cent a record. That's why when I see people today and they complain about what they get, and I picked cotton for $2.50 a day.”

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B.B. King, born as Blues Boy King, was an iconic American blues musician. His musical career spanned over half a century, winning the hearts of fans around the world with his unique guitar playing style and heartfelt singing. B.B. King was born on September 16, 1925, and passed away on May 14, 2015. more

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