Born on a plantation in the small town of Itta Bena, Mississippi, B. B. King (born Riley B. King, September 16, 1925–May 14, 2015) rose to prominence to become one of the most influential blues musicians and electric guitarists of the 20th century. Throughout his career, he was constantly pushing the sounds of blues to new levels, introducing his own style of guitar playing that would shape the sounds of rock and roll, R&B, soul, funk, and many other genres of music, earning himself the well-deserved nickname "The King of Blues." He famously named his guitars named his favorite guitar "Lucille" and gifted it to Pope John Paull II in 1997. Additionally, he was a well-known associate of Elvis Presley, of whom King spoke highly. On May 14, 2015, he passed away at the age of 89 due to complications from type 2 diabetes. He was buried at the B.B. King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi.
These are photos from concerts where B.B. King played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Salute to the Blues Feb 7, 2003 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Bluz1954
BB King Jan 15, 2003 Stamford, Connecticut, United States Uploaded by Anthony Durante
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / George Thorogood and the Destroyers Aug 17, 2002 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
Indy Jazz Fest Jun 15 - 16, 2002 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
B.B. King / Ike Turner / Roscoe Gordon / Marvel Thomas / Little Milton May 23, 2002 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Bluz1954
B.B. King / Bobby Blue Bland Apr 6, 2002 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / John Hiatt Aug 22, 2001 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / John Hiatt Aug 22, 2001 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Vacca Tonic
B.B. King Aug 17, 2001 Columbia, Missouri, United States Uploaded by John Murray
BB King / Keb Mo Jul 6, 2001 Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Lesser Scr
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Apr 27, 2001 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Uploaded by Johnny Panic
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi Sep 21, 2000 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Br54knight
"B.B. King Blues Festival" / B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi / Corey Harris Sep 9, 2000 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
B.B. King / Buddy Guy / Susan Tedeschi Sep 8, 2000 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson