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B.B. King Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1925-09-16

Birthplace:
Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA

Credits:
126 Total Roles

B.B. King

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Biography

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997 MOVIE vocals guitar
2021 Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2021 Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2018 B.B. King: On the Road MOVIE Himself
2018 Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2017 Monochrome: Black, White & Blue MOVIE Self
2017 Monochrome: Black, White & Blue TV Self
2016 Soundbreaking TV Self
2014 The Art of McCartney MOVIE Self
2014 John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly MOVIE Self

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