'King of the Blues' BB King dies, aged 89
- 9 years ago
Blues legend BB King has died, aged 89.
The guitarist is credited with opening up the Blues to a mainstream audience.
His deep singing voice, combined with a unique style of guitar-playing gave him an instantly recognisable sound.
King began performing in the 1940s and, until recently, was giving around a hundred concerts a year. Known as the King of the Blues, he has received 15 Grammy Awards since 1971.
In the 1980s he was diagnosed with diabetes – a condition which saw him hospitalised in April, 2015. In May, he announced he was receiving hospice care from home.
The guitarist is credited with opening up the Blues to a mainstream audience.
His deep singing voice, combined with a unique style of guitar-playing gave him an instantly recognisable sound.
King began performing in the 1940s and, until recently, was giving around a hundred concerts a year. Known as the King of the Blues, he has received 15 Grammy Awards since 1971.
In the 1980s he was diagnosed with diabetes – a condition which saw him hospitalised in April, 2015. In May, he announced he was receiving hospice care from home.