Early Life
Where was B.B. King raised?
On a cotton plantation in Mississippi
What genre of music is B.B. King considered the king of?
Blues
How did King gain his nickname, 'Blues Boy' (B.B.)?
By working at a Memphis radio station as a singer and disc jockey (DJ).
What was the name of King's famous guitar?
Lucille
Who awarded King the Presidential of Freedom?
George W. Bush
Who taught B.B. King to play the guitar?
King's local minister, Reverend Archie Fair
How many Grammy's (roughly) has King won?
At least 15 Grammy's
What was King's first hit song?
Three O'Clock Blues
Where would King play music while beginning his music career?
On street corners, churches, and juke joints/bars/clubs
What were some distinctive aspects of King's guitar playing?
Fluid string bending, vibrato, and staccato picking style
How many colleges/universities has King earned honorary doctorates from?
At least 20
Roughly how many albums has King released over his life?
Over 60 albums
Why was King released from service in the US Army?
King was considered essential to the war economy as a tractor driver
Roughly how many concerts has King averaged per year over his nearly 40 year career?
Over 200 concerts on average every year
When was B.B. King inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
1987