B.B. King

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

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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

2021 ⭐ 8.0

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021 ⭐ 7.6

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018 ⭐ 7.3

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Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017 ⭐ 7.8

Career timeline

2022

B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

vocals guitar · 2022

2021

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2021

⭐ 8.0

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2021

⭐ 7.6

2018

B.B. King: On the Road

Himself · 2018

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2018

⭐ 7.3

2017

Monochrome: Black, White & Blue Notable

2017

⭐ 7.8

2014

The Art of McCartney

Self · 2014

⭐ 2.0

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly Notable

Self · 2014

⭐ 9.5

In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

2014

⭐ 6.5

2013

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Self · 2013

⭐ 5.8

Born In Chicago Notable

Self · 2013

⭐ 8.0

2012

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

Self · 2012

⭐ 7.0

Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

Self · 2012

B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

Self · 2012

⭐ 6.5

2010

B.B. King Standing Room Only

2010

⭐ 5.0

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 Notable

Self · 2010

⭐ 8.3

2009

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Notable

Self · 2009

⭐ 7.9

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

Self · 2009

Soul Power

Self (archive footage) · 2009

⭐ 6.4

2008

B.B. King: Live Notable

Self · 2008

⭐ 7.2

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Self · 2008

Jazz Evolution

Self - Guitar · 2008

⭐ 6.0

2007

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 Notable

Self · 2007

⭐ 7.1

Rolling With the Blues

Self (archive footage) · 2007

2006

Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues

2006

⭐ 6.0

2004

Live Aid Notable

Self · 2004

⭐ 9.2

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles Notable

Self · 2004

⭐ 7.4

The Story Of The Blues

Self · 2004

⭐ 4.2

2003

B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits

Self · 2003

Johnny Winter: Live

Self · 2003

Red, White and Blues Notable

Self · 2003

⭐ 7.5

2002

Sounds of Memphis Notable

Self · 2002

⭐ 9.5

BB King Sweet 16

Self · 2002

⭐ 6.5

2001

Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits

2001

⭐ 5.5

All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! Notable

Self · 2001

⭐ 7.0

B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King

Singer · 2001

2000

The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King Notable

Himself · 2000

⭐ 10.0

The Ten Commandments of Creativity Notable

Self · 2000

⭐ 8.3

1999

Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo Notable

Self · 1999

⭐ 8.0

Blues Masters

1999

⭐ 6.5

1998

B.B. King: Live In Africa '74 Notable

Self · 1998

⭐ 8.0

Blues Brothers 2000

Malvern Gasperon · 1998

⭐ 5.3

1997

Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Self · 1997

Frequently appears with

Stevie Wonder

Self

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Self - Artist

Chris Rock

Self - Artist

Tony Lawrence

Self - Harlem Cultural Fe

Nina Simone

Self (archive footage)

Full filmography

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B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997

2022

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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

2021 ⭐ 8.0

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021 ⭐ 7.6

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B.B. King: On the Road

2018

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Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

2018 ⭐ 7.3

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Monochrome: Black, White & Blue

2017 ⭐ 7.8

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The Art of McCartney

2014 ⭐ 2.0

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John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

2014 ⭐ 9.5

HD

In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends

2014 ⭐ 6.5

HD

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

2013 ⭐ 5.8

HD

Born In Chicago

2013 ⭐ 8.0

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B.B. King: The Life of Riley

2012 ⭐ 7.0

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Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story

2012

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B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011

2012 ⭐ 6.5

HD

B.B. King Standing Room Only

2010 ⭐ 5.0

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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

2010 ⭐ 8.3

HD

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

2009 ⭐ 7.9

HD

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'

2009

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Soul Power

2009 ⭐ 6.4

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Blues at the BBC

2009 ⭐ 7.5