B.B. King
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Joe Bonamassa's guide to 10 of the best blues-rock guitar solos of all time
By Richard Bienstock published
Today's biggest blues guitarist names his faves

BB King’s 80th birthday Lucille guitar sells at auction for $280,000
By Richard Bienstock published
The limited edition Gibson ES-345 was the blues legend’s primary stage model in his later years

These smooth BB King licks work for more than just blues
By Matt Warnock published
How to use BB's blues ideas in a jazz context

BB King featured in today's Google doodle
By Jackson Maxwell published
The blues guitar legend was born on this day, 1925

Five Steps to B.B. King-Style Lead Guitar Playing
By Alex Bruce published
Key concepts to establishing great blues technique.

The B.B. Box: learn B.B. King's trademark solo shape
By Andy Aledort published
Learn how to create some cool B.B.-style blues solo licks and phrases

New Photo Book ‘Into the Light’ Features B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Slash and More
By Alan Paul published
Retrospective coffee table tome from photographer Jérôme Brunet is available now.

Gibson Unveils New B.B. King "Lucille" ES in Alpine White
By Richard Bienstock published
Limited-edition model is first offering in collaboration with the B.B. King Family Trust.
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