American Blues Legend B.B.King Dies Aged 89
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Friday, 15 May 2015 |
Written by Laura Johnson
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American blues legend B.B.King has died, aged 89.
Riley B. King was born September 16, 1925 in Mississippi and went on to become one of the most highly regarded guitarists in musical history, as well as being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, then the R&B Music Hall of Fame last year.
Two weeks ago, King announced that he was receiving in home hospice care due to his deteriorating health, caused bydiabetes and high blood pressure. King died on May 14 at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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