## The Ambassador of the Blues
B.B. King was the ‘King of the Blues’, a man who brought the sound of the Mississippi Delta to the entire world. With his beloved guitar, ‘Lucille’, he developed a style of single-string playing that influenced every guitarist from Eric Clapton to Jimi Hendrix. He was a man of immense humility and incredible stamina, touring almost until the very end.
## May 14, 2015
At the age of 89, B.B. King passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas. His death was the end of an era for the blues, as we lost its most iconic and beloved figure. He had lived a long, full life, always remaining a gentleman of the world and a tireless advocate for the music he loved. He died as he lived—with the blues in his heart and a smile on his face.
## The Thrill Is Gone… and Stays Forever
B.B.’s legacy is etched into every note of modern blues and rock. He taught the world that the blues wasn’t just about sadness; it was about the resilience of the human soul. Every time a guitarist bends a note with a vibrato, they are paying tribute to the King. B.B. King is gone, but the ‘Thrill’ he shared with the world will never be forgotten. The King has found his peace, but Lucille still sings.