The Music World Has Lost a Legend – “King of Blues” BB King Passes Away at 89

Legendary American  singer, songwriter and guitarist, BB King, popularly regarded as “the King of Blues” has passed away at age 89.

According to BBC, the fifteen-time Grammy Award winner had been hospitalized for a diabetes-related ailment, and  had been suffering ill health in recent months. He died in his sleep on Thursday in Vegas.

King is known for popular hits including Rock Me Baby, Lucille, and Sweet Black Angel.

R.I.P.

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