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B.B. King was an American blues legend born in Mississippi who became known as the "King of the Blues" for his revolutionary electric guitar style and emotional vocal performances. His signature guitar, named Lucille, produced a distinctive sound that influenced generations of musicians across multiple genres. King famously believed that the blues was about expressing human suffering and joy, often saying that blues music helped people survive difficult times. His decades-long career and hundreds of recordings made him one of the most important figures in American music history.

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