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B.B. King Laid to Rest in Mississippi
By Charlotte Alter
Why B.B. Was the King
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"He kept us rocking and rolling"
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Remember the legend with this performance of "The Thrill Is Gone"
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Watch B.B. King Jam With the Cast of
Sesame Street
The song is a tribute to the letter "B"
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President Obama Remembers B.B. King
"There’s going to be one killer blues session in heaven tonight"
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Watch Eric Clapton Thank B.B. King 'For All the Inspiration and Encouragement'
"I want to thank him for all the inspiration and encouragement"
By Sarah Begley
May 15, 2015
Look Back at B.B. King's Life and Career
The legendary blues singer died on May 14 at age 89
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Remembering Blues Icon B.B. King
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