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B.B. King Museum Opens With Priceless Artifacts, Three-Hour Set

Riley B. King received an early birthday present from his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi, this weekend: the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, a permanent home for artifacts from the blues legend’s life and career. B.B. King, who turns 83 tomorrow, tells Rolling Stone the project is “beyond my wildest imagination.” Though he missed Saturday’s [...]

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17:38 on September 14 2008

B.B. King isn't singing the blues over museum

USA Today Music — B.B. King didn't seem too thrilled about his hometown wanting to build a museum in his honor. "He didn't get back to us right ... more info

B.B. King

12:54 on September 15 2008

B.B. King Museum Opens With Priceless Artifacts, Three-Hour Set

Rolling Stone — Riley B. King received an early birthday present from his hometown of Indianola, Mississippi, this weekend: the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, a permanen... more info

B.B. King