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Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.

• Birth name: Riley King
• Also known as: B.B. King King of the Blues
• Born: September 16, 1925 (age 86)
• Origin: Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States
• Genres: Blues, soul blues, jazz, blues rock, electric blues, rhythm and blues, soul
• Occupations: Musician, songwriter, producer
• Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano
• Years active: 1949–present
• Labels: Geffen/Interscope/Universal, Bullet Records, RPM Records, Crown, ABC, MCA, Reprise/Warner Bros., Virgin/EMI
• Associated acts: Bobby Bland, Eric Clapton, Pappo
• Website: www.bbking.com

Read more about B.B. King at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

B.B. King Sued Over Efforts To Stop Biographical Movie (Exclusive)
Hollywood Reporter, 2012-04-10 16:38:30
Eriq Gardner Makers of the film "B.B. King and I" say the blues musician has made a legal move that is threatening celebrity-bio films and songs, pointing to works from Richard Linklater and Christina Aguilera.read more

Eric Michael Gillett, Marilyn Maye, Terese Genecco Among 2012 MAC Award Winners
Playbill Combined , 2012-03-30 14:13:00
The 26th Annual MAC Awards, hosted by Jason Graae, were presented by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs March 29 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. 

26th MAC Awards Presented March 29; Andrea Marcovicci, KT Sullivan, Eric Michael Gillett Among Nominees
Playbill Combined , 2012-03-29 04:00:00
The 26th Annual MAC Awards are presented by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs March 29 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. Jason Graae hosts.