Visitors look at BB King’s various objects and instruments on display at the Julien’s Auctions house in Beverly Hills, California, USA. An auction of the late blues musician’s guitars and personal items will take place on 21 September.
Described as the “King of Blues”, Riley B King – popular as BB King – would have been 94 on Monday.
During his lifetime, King recorded more than 75 records and won 15 Grammy Awards, including its Lifetime Achievement prize in 1987.
In 1986, he also earned a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
King died on May 15, 2015, at the age of 89, after being hospitalised from dehydration related to Type 2 diabetes.
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