B.B. King Rank
About B.B. King
B.B. King, as he’s popularly known in the world of music, was a multiple award-winning American songwriter and singer. With over 40 albums to his credit, King’s name was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Some of his better known albums are titled “Six Silver Strings”, “There Is Always One More Time”, and “One Kind Favor”.
Family
He was known in private life as Riley B. King. He was the son of Nora Ella and Albert King. He married his first wife, Martha Lee Denton, in 1946, but divorced in 1952. Six years after his divorce, he got married to a lady known as Sue Carol Hall. Reports suggest that he was a father to 15 children with different ladies.
Achievements
He won 15 Grammy Awards before his death in 2015. In 1987, he received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Death
It is believed that his death was caused by several health issues including diabetes, vascular dementia, and high blood pressure.
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F.A.Q. about B.B. King
When is his birthday?
B.B. King's birthday is on September 16, 1925.
In how many days is his birthday?
B.'s birthday is in 171 days
How old was B. when he died?
He was 89 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 14, 2015.
How old would he be today?
B.B. King would be 98 years old if he was alive today.
Where was B. from?
He was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, U.S..