BB King makes his 1st recording1949
BB King makes his 1st recording & releases 6 singles in the same year
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Riley B "BB" King Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Riley B "BB" King, based on 9 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
9 records1949–19919 events1 places
Chronological biography
1949
1951
Three OClock Blues1951
Records his 7th single, "Three OClock Blues," which becomes a national hit, no 1 in the Rhythm and Blues charts for 15 weeks
1952
You Dont Know Me1952
A 2nd no 1 R&B hit with "You Dont Know Me"
1965
Live at the Regal1965
Records a historic live album, "Live at the Regal"
1987
Award1987
BB King is inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
Grammy Award1987
BB King is awarded a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement
Hall of Fame1987
BB King is inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
1988
When Love Comes to Town1988
BB King records a track with Irish rockers U2, "When Love Comes to Town," for their album Rattle and Hum
1991
BB King's Blues Club1991
Opens BB. King's Blues Club in Memphis
Record provenance
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