B.B. King, who died Thursday night at age 89, was a famous blues star in an age that had mostly forgotten about the blues. But King’s talent was too large to remain confined in a niche music genre.

In honor of the blues icon B.B. King, who has died at age 89, the 10 best songs from his long career.

Below, we explore ten of B.B. King’s most significant songs, breaking down what makes them masterpieces and why they remain relevant in 2025.

It's been five years since B.B. King went silent. The blues legend died on May 14, 2015, in Las Vegas. He was 89. For nearly 70 years, the Mississippi native – accompanied by his beloved guitar ...

Still touring at 88, blues legend B.B. King makes a stop at the Warner Theatre on Thursday. Although known by his stage name rather than his birth name, Riley, it’s the Mississippi-born artist ...

According to Billboard, B.B. King’s top 10 biggest songs, based on their performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 chart are: The Thrill is Gone I Like to Live the Love ...

13 Essential B.B. King Songs to Download Now By Mark Segraves, News4 Reporter and Derrick Ward, News4 Reporter • Published May 15, 2015 • Updated on May 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm BOOKMARKER ...

Born Riley B. King on this day, Sept. 16, 1925, he would move from Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee where he would take on the name "Blues Boy," which he shortened to BB.

KUSA - The world may have lost icon, but B.B. King lives on with his music. For nearly 70 years, he and his guitar Lucille thrilled audiences. King, 89, died in Las Vegas after it was announced ...

The legendary bluesman B.B. King died last night in Las Vegas. He was 89. We believe the best way to honor a man’s death is to celebrate his life. So let’s play a note for the King. Born Riley B. King ...

Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Jennifer Hudson all wanted Michael Lee on their team The thrill is far from gone at The Voice. After contestant Michael Lee gave a stirring performance of B.B. King ...