B.B. King



First NameB.B.
Last NameKing
Full Name at BirthRiley B. King
Age86
Date of BirthSeptember 16, 1925
BirthplaceItta Bena, Mississippi
Height5' 9¾" (177 cm)
BuildLarge
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignVirgo
ReligionChristian
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryMusician
Music GenreBlues
Music StyleSoul-Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Early R&B, R&B, Memphis Blues, Regional Blues
Music MoodEarnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Passionate, Wistful, Reflective, Gritty, Dramatic, Sophisticated, Intimate, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Poignant, Rollicking, Elegant, Stylish, Earthy, Cheerful, Happy, Confident, Joyous
InstrumentGuitar, Songwriter, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Leader
Official Websitebbking.com

Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.


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Discography

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Filmography

Selected B.B. King film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1999
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
The Bluesman

1998
Malvern Gasperon

1997
The Fearless Four
Fred

1995
Blind Mudpuddle Johnson

1991
Teech
Uncle Isaac

1987
Street Singer

1985
Ace Tomato Agent

1984
Riley Jackson

1973
Blues Under the Skin
Bluesman

Music Department Credits

1989
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1979
The Associates
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Soundtrack Credits

2008
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2007
Dame veneno
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2005
The Fear (El Miedo)
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2004
Yes
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2004
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2001
As Filhas da Mãe
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2000
Aleph, lectures contades
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2000
Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years
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1999
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1999
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
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1998
Marriages
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1998
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1998
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1997
The Fearless Four
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1997
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1996
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
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1996
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1995
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1995
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1994
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1994
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1993
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1991
Teech
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1990
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1990
You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown!
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1989
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1988
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1979
The Associates
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1978
FM
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1974
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1973
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1969
Music Scene
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