Riley King, better known as BB King, was an influential blues singer and guitarist born in 1925 who died in 2015 at the age of 89. As one of the most iconic blues artists of all time, BB King pioneered the blues sound with his distinctive guitar style and influential recordings over his 70-year career. BB King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and received many honors throughout his life for his significant contributions to blues music.