B. B. King Passed Away: He was 89

The king of blues died yesterday.

15.May.15 1:38 PM
By Yulia Anikina
Photo Blues guitarist B.B. King following a performance at the White House

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B. B. King was one of the best and most remarkable musicians on the planet. He managed to gain numerous titles and prestigious wards during his long and successful musical career. B. B. King can boast 65 brilliant years on stage. He was a good fellow and there was no one to say something bad about the King of Blues.

He was taken to the hospital due to worsening health conditions caused by his diabetes. B. B. King was hospitalized in the beginning of April 2015. Yesterday legendary bluesman died.

B. B. Kind died while being asleep in his own house located in Las Vegas.

Fans all over the world feel sorry for such a great loss. Hew Lorry wrote in his Twitter today: “Oh God. BB King. Let the sad times roll”.

King of Blues adored his Gibson guitar which was treated like a girlfriend. He even gave her a name Lucile. The Thrill Is Gone released in 1969 is one of hi most popular songs

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