Amazing Blues Legend BB King died in his sleep at age 89

Blues Legend BB King died in his sleep at age 89 -

Even if you can not name a BB King song, there not doubt you heard the king blue at one time. "The Thrill Is Gone" or "Rock Me Baby" are just a couple of its (seemingly endless) classics. This musician who constantly re-set "the blues" had been performing for decades .

It was first celebrated in the 1940s for its classic blues skills ... but soon was adopted by the rock n roll fans in the 60 and 70. Over the years he played with other musical greats as Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Vaughan.

According to its website, "Mr. King passed peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. Pacific Time on May 14, 2015."

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the native of Mississippi has died in Las Vegas at home. There are two weeks, it was announced that Mr. King was in hospice care after suffering from dehydration (most likely a complication of diabetes) after several hospital stays.

BB King was a millionaire several times when he was 80, but the most important thing in his life was the blues ... and his guitar Lucille.

B.B. King was a millionaire many times over by the time he was 80, but the most important thing in his life was the blues...and his guitar, Lucille.

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In the early days, he actually risked his life to save his $ 30 guitar fire after first fleeing the building.

BB King was loved and honored by fans worldwide.

He received almost every accolade in its field: 15 Grammy Awards (not counting a glance Lifetime Achievement in 1987); inductions in Rock and Roll and Blues Foundation glory rooms; a Kennedy Center Honors Presidential Medal of Arts; President Medal of Freedom International Polar Music Prize and honorary doctorates from Yale and Brown.

One of his most deeply affecting honors came in 05 when the Legislature of the State of Mississippi honored him with BB King Day.

(via USA Today)

his dedication to his craft (and soul music, which was a result) will never be forgotten .

His dedication to his craft (and the soulful music that was a result) will always be remembered.

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Eric Clapton, "guitar god" and close friend, said goodbye to BB on his Facebook page with this touching video.

BB King a dear friend and inspiration to me ....
Posted by Eric Clapton, on Friday, May 15, 2015

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BB King will not be forgotten.

For more on the late blues singer and decades of music he created, read this touching article. Or better yet, listen to sing the blues. You might be surprised by just how much his words, you identify with.

"There are so many sounds that I still want to do so many things I have not done yet." - B. B. King

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