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B. B. King

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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“I think Ive done the best I could have done. But I keep wanting to play better, go further. There are so many sounds I still want to make, so many things I havent yet done. When I was younger I thought maybe Id reached that peak. But Im 86 now, and if I make it through to next month, Ill be 87. And now I know it can never be perfect, it can never be exactly what it should be, so you got to keep going further, getting better.”