Name: King Of The Blues
Brand: BB King

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8436544170992

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Limited edition

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2019-06-20

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BB King

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Blues / Gospel

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WaxTime

BB King, born Riley B. King, was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of blues music. With his soulful voice and distinctive guitar playing style, BB King captivated audiences around the world for over six decades.
King's career took off in the 1950s with hits like "Three O'Clock Blues" and "The Thrill Is Gone." His expressive guitar solos and heartfelt lyrics resonated with listeners from all walks of life. Known as the "King of the Blues," he received numerous accolades throughout his career, including multiple Grammy Awards and induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.
BB King's impact on music cannot be overstated. His unique blend of traditional blues with elements of jazz, gospel, and R&B paved the way for future generations of musicians. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, BB King's passion for music shone through in every note he played. Although he passed away in 2015 at age 89, his legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and enduring influence on countless artists worldwide.

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KING OF THE BLUES was the sixth of B.B. King's twelve Crown LP. There's not a wasted note on this album. From the first bars of I've Got A Right To Love My Baby, King of the Blues defines the revolution that Riley B King wrought in the blues. You can identify precursors: the elegant logic of Lonnie Johnson, the fluid rhythms of Blind Lemon Jefferson and T-Bone Walker and the gospel passion of the Fairfield Four's Sam McCrary are all in the mix, but it took B.B. King to fuse these and other influences in the crucible of his incandescently passionate singing and playing, turning them into a new blues alloy: strong, flexible and beautifully polished.

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