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Riley B. King (Blues Boy, Beale Street Blues Boy, King of the Blues) was born on 16 September, 1925 in near Berclair, Mississippi, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actor, Music Department. Discover B.B. King's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of B.B. King networth?
| Popular As | Riley B. King (Blues Boy, Beale Street Blues Boy, King of the Blues) |
| Occupation | soundtrack,actor,music_department |
| Age | 90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | 16 September, 1925 |
| Birthday | 16 September |
| Birthplace | near Berclair, Mississippi, USA |
| Date of death | 14 May, 2015 |
| Died Place | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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B.B. King Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, B.B. King height is 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) .
| Physical Status | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is B.B. King's Wife?
His wife is Sue Carol Hall (4 June 1958 - 1966) ( divorced), Martha Lee Denton (11 November 1944 - 1952) ( divorced)
| Family | |
|---|---|
| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Sue Carol Hall (4 June 1958 - 1966) ( divorced), Martha Lee Denton (11 November 1944 - 1952) ( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
B.B. King Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is B.B. King worth at the age of 90 years old? B.B. King’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from USA. We have estimatedB.B. King's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
B.B. King Social Network
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Timeline
According to Las Vegas coroner's report, B.B. King died from Alzheimer's disease, with type 2 diabetes, coronary artery atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, hypertension and cerebral vascular disease acting as significant contributing factors. He died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. PDT, at his home in Las Vegas, NV. He canceled a tour in October 2014, citing dehydration and exhaustion stemming from the diabetes.
Worked on the cotton fields at age 7 and drove tractors. When the weather was bad, he walked 10 miles to a one-room school. He quit in the 10th grade.
Attended the opening of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretative Center in Indianola, Mississippi. [September 2008]
Was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.
He was awarded the Polar Music Prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award, on May 24, 2004.
He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1990 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C.
He played a Gibson B.B. King Lucille. The model he played used to have a Gibson number name, but starting in 1982, after making some special modifications per King's requests, the guitar became the Lucille model.
Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
B. B. King was born on September 16, 1925 as Riley B. King. He was married to Sue Carol Hall and Martha Lee Denton.
