BB King
BB King’s ‘Lucille’ guitar auctioned for $280,000
The blues icon’s prototype Gibson 80th Anniversary Lucille fetches $280,000 at the auction this weekend.
Google’s Doodle honours B.B. King on what would’ve been his 94th birthday
Today's Google Doodle celebrates what would have been B.B. King's 94th birthday. Illustrated by Little Rock-based artist Steve Spencer.
Why BB King’s Lucille was more than just any old guitar
On the anniversary of the legendary bluesman’s passing, we remember one of the most iconic instruments of all time.
A conversation with the King Of The Blues, BB King
In this wide-ranging interview from our archives, the King Of The Blues talks technique, his all-time favourite song and why he loves old cowboy movies.
Gibson unveils the BB King Lucille 2019
Dressed up in high-end appointments, this semi-hollow is fit for royalty.
Seven guitar legends on finding your voice
BB King, Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck and other musical icons dish the secrets of developing your personal playing style.
Six guitar pros on why you shouldn’t obsess over gear
It’s easy to get carried away with GAS. But before you do, take stock of everything, really understand the nuts and bolts, and try to make the most of all you have.
BB King 1925-2015: a life in music celebrated
For the past three decades, Bob Hewitt has interviewed and photographed some of the world's greatest musicians, as well as producing two films on the history of the Fender guitar. Here, with input from the likes of Billy Gibbons, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Andy Fairweather Low, Bob reflects on the incredible life and legacy of BB King, a musical icon.