B.B. King (1 janv. 1925 – 31 déc. 2015)

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Born Riley B. King in Berblair --> moved to Memphis (associated with development of Memphis Blues sound
- influenced by gospel style in southern pentecostal churches + T-Bone Walker's guitar style --> further developed "jazzy, single-note improvisations on guitar, gospel influenced vocals, large band arrangements c horns
- served as role model for blues-rock musicians (Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones)
- opinion on music categories: "more determined by sociological factors than musical ones"

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