B.B. King was an influential American blues musician, born on September 16, 1925, in Itta Bena, Mississippi. He is best known for his expressive guitar playing and powerful singing style, which helped popularize the blues genre worldwide. His signature guitar, named Lucille, became iconic, and he was known for his unique technique of bending notes to create emotional depth in his music. Throughout his career, B.B. King released numerous albums and hit songs, including classics like "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Every Day I Have the Blues." He received multiple awards, including Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. King passed away on May 14, 2015, leaving a lasting legacy in the music world.