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Riley B. King (Blues Boy, Beale Street Blues Boy, King of the Blues) was born on 16 September, 1925 in near Berclair, Mississippi, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actor, Music Department. Discover B.B. King's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of B.B. King networth?

Popular As Riley B. King (Blues Boy, Beale Street Blues Boy, King of the Blues)
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 16 September, 1925
Birthday 16 September
Birthplace near Berclair, Mississippi, USA
Date of death 14 May, 2015
Died Place Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Nationality United States

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B.B. King Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, B.B. King height is 5' 9¾" (1.77 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
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Who Is B.B. King's Wife?

His wife is Sue Carol Hall (4 June 1958 - 1966) ( divorced), Martha Lee Denton (11 November 1944 - 1952) ( divorced)

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Wife Sue Carol Hall (4 June 1958 - 1966) ( divorced), Martha Lee Denton (11 November 1944 - 1952) ( divorced)
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B.B. King Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is B.B. King worth at the age of 90 years old? B.B. King’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated B.B. King's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2014

According to Las Vegas coroner's report, B.B. King died from Alzheimer's disease, with type 2 diabetes, coronary artery atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, hypertension and cerebral vascular disease acting as significant contributing factors. He died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. PDT, at his home in Las Vegas, NV. He canceled a tour in October 2014, citing dehydration and exhaustion stemming from the diabetes.

2010

Worked on the cotton fields at age 7 and drove tractors. When the weather was bad, he walked 10 miles to a one-room school. He quit in the 10th grade.

2008

Attended the opening of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretative Center in Indianola, Mississippi. [September 2008]

2006

Was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.

2004

He was awarded the Polar Music Prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award, on May 24, 2004.

1990

He was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1990 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C.

1982

He played a Gibson B.B. King Lucille. The model he played used to have a Gibson number name, but starting in 1982, after making some special modifications per King's requests, the guitar became the Lucille model.

1980

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

1925

B. B. King was born on September 16, 1925 as Riley B. King. He was married to Sue Carol Hall and Martha Lee Denton.

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