B.B King was born on September 16, 1925. He died on May 14, 2015 age 89. He was influenced by a preacher, who saw him sing and perform the guitar whenever he went to church. received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Yale University, Berklee College of music, Rhodes College and Tougaloo College.He later then made a big break. He played live on a radio station (KWEM) hosted by Sonny Boy Williamson. He then was given his own radio show. In 1952 he went on his first tour. Lucille is the name of the guitar he almost lost during a fire.
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