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“Blues purists never cared for me. I don't worry about it. I think if it this way: When I made 'Three O' Clock Blues,' they were not there. The people out there made the tune. And blues purists just wrote about it. The people is who I'm trying to satisfy.”

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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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