Hindustan Times | Blues legend BB King dead Hindustan Times BB King, born Riley B King (September 16, 1925 ? May 14, 2015) was an American blues musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist. (Twitter). Share. BB King, for decades the undisputed 'king of the blues', has died in Las Vegas at the age of 89, his attorney ... 'The thrill is gone' singer BB King dead BB King, Defining Bluesman for Generations, Dies at 89 Blues legend BB King dies at 89 |