B.B King was an American blues legendHe was widely known as the father of modern BluesTHIS was his cause of death He was born Riley B. King in Itta Bena, Mississippi on September 16, 1925.

Riley B King, better known as blues guitarist B.B. King, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Thursday, age 89. Home Browse Series Live Q&A WSJ Events From Sponsors WSJ.com ...

Mississippi will proudly commemorate the centennial birthdays of two of its most iconic figures— Riley “B.B.” King and Medgar ...