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B.B. King
Born
16 September 1925
Died
14 May 2015
Place
Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA
Acting

B.B. King

Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

As actor

John Shearer: American Moments

2026 · Self (archive image)
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

2022 · vocals guitar
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

2021 · Self (archive footage)
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021 · Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018 · Self (archive footage)
B.B. King: On the Road

B.B. King: On the Road

2018 · Himself
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

2014 · Self
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

2014
The Art of McCartney

The Art of McCartney

2014 · Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

2013 · Self
Born In Chicago

Born In Chicago

2013 · Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

2012 · Self
B.B. King: The Life of Riley

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

2012 · Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

2012 · Self
B.B. King Standing Room Only

B.B. King Standing Room Only

2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

2010 · Self
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009 · Self
Soul Power

Soul Power

2009 · Self (archive footage)
Blues at the BBC

Blues at the BBC

2009 · Self

V.A. North Sea Jazz

2009 · Self
B.B. King | Live

B.B. King | Live

2009 · Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

2009 · Self
B.B. King: Live

B.B. King: Live

2008 · Self
Jazz Evolution

Jazz Evolution

2008 · Self - Guitar
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

2008 · Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007

2007 · Self
Rolling With the Blues

Rolling With the Blues

2007 · Self (archive footage)
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

2006

The Five Keys to Mastery

2005 · Self