He carries himself with all the regality his name implies: American music has never had a more distinguished or recognized ambassador than B.B. King. One of the most iconic and influential guitarists of all time, King rose from the rural poverty of the Mississippi Delta and-through his own brilliance, dedication, and perseverance-forged a profound influence on the course of American music. To this day, his tone, vibrato, and style form the foundation for blues and rock guitar. At some point, nearly every guitar player spends time studying King's singing, butterfly vibrato and his articulate call-and-response phrasing. Here, B.B. and his beautiful signature Lucille lead his fiery, uptown band through a swinging "Blues Boy Tune."

Clip from The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King

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