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B. B. King

B.B. King (real name Riley Benjamin King; born September 16, 1925, near Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA — died May 14, 2015) was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, whom fans call the King of the Blues. One of his most famous compositions is "The Thrill Is Gone" (1969). Critical acclaim and widespread fame brought him the glory of being the most respected, successful, and recognizable bluesman not only in the USA but also around the world.