Bb King

The artist whose music resides in the hearts of millions around the world is B.B. King, the king of blues. This Blues Boys entertained the music lovers with his inspirational music and remarkable guitar playing for decades and is still one of the most extraordinary blues artists. Talking about his guitar playing, his influential instrumentalism found him a ranking at number 3 in the list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all times as chosen by the famous Rolling Stones. This inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has soothed the ears of thousands for a long time and is a shining name in blues music. B. B. King tickets have always seen a high demand as fans die to see him in a live concert.

B. B. King started getting recognition from a local radio station in Memphis which set the road to his musical career. King started recording music under the label of RPM Records. Later, King also formed a band with band members like George Coleman and George Joyner and toured for a while. From 1956 to 2008, B. B king has released a number of studio albums including Sings Spirituals, Live & Well, Guess Who, Six Silver strings, Deuces Wild, Riding with the King, Reflections and One Kind Favor. More than half the albums have peaked the charts for weeks for providing his fans with the best blues music around.

A man with talents as great as B. B King cannot go without praise and praise did he get! Inducted in the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame and Blues Hall of Fame, he was also honored by National Medal of Arts, National Heritage Fellowship from NEA, Kennedy Center Honors, Polar Music Prize by Royal Swedish Academy of Music, Presidential Medal of Freedom and loads more. King has also received 15 Grammy Awards and was also awarded with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987.

For all those who have grown up listening to the music of B.B King find a chance to watch him in a live concert as a blessing and jump up to the opportunity of buying B. B. King tickets. For the best of the blues music, B. B King is the first choice of every music lovers. With a fan base consisting of the people from all over the world, the live concerts of this incredible guitarist set a wave of thrill among the audience. No heart is left unmoved with the live versions of his hit singles like "Three O'clock Blues","Shake It Up and Go", "Every Day I Have the Blues", "Sweet Little Angel", "Sugar Mama", "Someday Baby", "How Blue Can You Get", "Worried Life" and a lot more. B. B King has been an inspiration not only for his fans but also for so many young artists who followed his lead. A live performance of this amazing artist is all a fan needs for a memorable time and all this is possible with B. B. King tickets.

B.B. King is a singer-songwriter, blues guitarist and pianist from Indianola, Mississippi. He is widely known for his soulful music and expressive songs blended with beautiful guitar playing. King's journey in the world of music started initially as a singer and DJ for a radio station "WDIA", where he was given the nickname of "Beale Street Blues Boy" which was later shortened to B.B. King. In 1949 he signed a contract with "RPM Records".

During 1950's B.B. King had already become one of the most influential names in the R&B music. Some of his early hits included "Please Love Me", "3 o'clock Blues", "Everyday I Have the Blues" and "Please Accept My Love". His song "The Thrill Is Gone" got a position in Rolling Stone's list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

B.B. King was included in the list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" by Rolling Stone at number 3. King has won numerous awards, recognitions and nominations till the date. He was inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". He is enshrined the lists of "Blues Hall of Fame", "National Medal of Arts" and "National Heritage Fellowship". King has won many Grammy Awards including Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987. He is also the owner of a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. If you wish to see this living legend on stage, now is the time to book your B.B. King tickets!