The King of the Blues

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The King of the Blues is the honorific nickname of legendary American blues guitarist and singer B.B. King, renowned for his expressive playing style and influence on modern blues music.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf honorific nickname
appliedTo B.B. King
linked to: B. B. King
appliedToGenre Chicago blues
electric blues
associatedCountry United States
associatedGenre blues
associatedInstrument Lucille (B.B. King’s guitar)
electric guitar
commonlyUsedWith B.B. King’s stage persona
connotation preeminence in blues music
describesOccupation blues guitarist
blues singer
domain music
popular culture
hasType musical epithet
stage honorific
honors B.B. King’s status as a leading blues musician
language English
medium concert promotion
music journalism
press and media coverage of B.B. King
notableFor expressive guitar playing style
influence on modern blues music
refersTo B.B. King
linked to: B. B. King
relatedTitle King of the Blues (B.B. King album)
subjectOf articles about B.B. King’s legacy
symbolizes B.B. King’s leadership role in blues music
timePeriodOfUse 20th century
21st century
usedFor marketing and promotion of B.B. King

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B. B. King alsoKnownAs The King of the Blues
The King of the Blues relatedTitle King of the Blues (B.B. King album)
linked to: The King of the Blues
Riley B. King alsoKnownAs The King of the Blues
Born Under a Bad Sign followsInDiscography King of the Blues Guitar
linked to: The King of the Blues
Empress of the Blues comparativeTitleTo King of the Blues
linked to: The King of the Blues