The Blues Man
Born on September 16, 1925 in Itta Ben, Mississippi
His ambitions grew as fast as he could stand on his tippys
Given the name Reily B. King better known as B.B. King
Strumming his zealous hands and acing the blues on strings
He made his first break performing “Sonny Boy” in 1948
To steady engagements and his quest for perfection was his fate
Throughout his life B.B. received numerous awards of distinction
B.B. Is acknowledged as an American icon and will be for generations
B.B. continues to tour extensively each year
"The Thrill Is Gone” rings notorious on the air
Written about B.B. King for Raul’s B.B. King contest
Copyright © Laura Mckenzie | Year Posted 2010
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