Photo Story: Blues legend BB King’s guitars and objects on display in Beverly Hills
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Visitors look at BB King’s various objects and instruments on display at the Julien’s Auctions house in Beverly Hills, California, USA. An auction of the late blues musician’s guitars and personal items will take place on 21 September.
Described as the “King of Blues”, Riley B King – popular as BB King – would have been 94 on Monday.
BB King’s Gibson USA Legend Award is displayed at the Julien’s Auctions house in Beverly Hills, California, USA. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT
During his lifetime, King recorded more than 75 records and won 15 Grammy Awards, including its Lifetime Achievement prize in 1987.
BB King’s Gibson ES-345 prototype 1 limited edition guitar, that was gifted by Gibson on his 80th birthday, is displayed at the Julien’s Auctions house in Beverly Hills, California, USA. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT
In 1986, he also earned a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
A picture of BB King is displayed at the Julien’s Auctions house in Beverly Hills, California, USA. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT
King died on May 15, 2015, at the age of 89, after being hospitalised fromdehydration related to Type 2 diabetes.
A B.B. King’s signed black Gibson ‘Lucille’ guitar is displayed at the Julien’s Auctions house in Beverly Hills, California, USA. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT
