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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musician
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gptkbp:associated_act
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gptkb:Lucille
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gptkbp:award
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gptkb:Grammy_Award
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gptkbp:birth_date
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September 16, 1925
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Itta_Bena,_Mississippi,_USA
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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gptkb:B._B._King_and_Friends
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gptkbp:death_date
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May 14, 2015
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gptkbp:documentary
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gptkb:B._B._King:_The_Life_of_Riley
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gptkbp:famous_for
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gptkb:guitar
storytelling through music
charity work
collaborations with other artists
emotional performances
live recordings
television appearances
inspiring future generations of musicians
guitar playing style
vocal style
cultural impact on music
music festivals appearances
advocacy for blues music
blues guitar techniques
signature guitar named Lucille
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Riley_B._King
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gptkbp:genre
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blues
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gptkbp:hometown
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gptkb:Memphis,_Tennessee,_USA
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gptkbp:honors
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gptkb:Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
gptkb:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Blues_Hall_of_Fame
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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BB King
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:B._B._King_Blues_Band
gptkb:Eric_Clapton
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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blues music
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:T-Bone_Walker
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:guitar
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gptkbp:instruments
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gptkb:guitar
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gptkbp:known_for
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live performances
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gptkbp:legacy
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influential blues musician
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:The_King_of_Blues
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gptkbp:notable_album
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gptkb:Live_at_the_Regal
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gptkbp:notable_song
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gptkb:The_Thrill_Is_Gone
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gptkbp:performed_at
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gptkb:Montreux_Jazz_Festival
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:ABC_Records
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gptkbp:recorded_by
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gptkb:Geffen_Records
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gptkbp:signature
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gptkb:Every_Day_I_Have_the_Blues
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Sue_Carol
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gptkbp:tour
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gptkb:The_BB_King_Blues_Band_Tour
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gptkbp:website
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bbking.com
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gptkbp:years_active
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1947–2014
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Memphis,_Tennessee
gptkb:Memphis
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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