Riley King(a.k.a. B.B. King) died during his sleep. I had the great pleasure of seeing and hearing him perform during his 80th birthday tour.
Aside from having a strong beautiful style of playing, B.B. had a beautiful expressive voice and a personality that generated warmth, humility, humor, love, and respect.
Probably more than anyone, B.B. brought the blues into the mainstream and created millions of fans along the way.
Very much loved. RJB