The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King Dead At 89

After years of health struggles, iconic blues guitar legend B.B. King has passed on. He was 89 years old.

Via CNN:

Riley B. King, the legendary guitarist known as B.B. King, whose velvety voice and staccato-picking style brought blues from the margins to the mainstream, died Thursday night.

His daughter, Patty King, said he died in Las Vegas, where he announced two weeks ago that he was in home hospice care after suffering from dehydration.

King’s enduring legacy came from his refusal to slow down even after cementing his status as an American music icon.

Even with a long list of honors to his name — Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Presidential Medal of Freedom — he maintained a relentless touring schedule well into his 80s.

So sad. B.B. King was still booking stages thrilling audiences up until just a few weeks ago. He’ll truly be missed..RIP.