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#OTD in 1925: B.B. King Was Born
Episode 2749
Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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On this day in 1925, Riley "B.B." King was born near Itta Bena, Mississippi. Known as the "King of the Blues," King became one of the most influential guitarists and performers in American music, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape blues, rock, soul and R&B.
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