B.B. King, the most recognized blues musician of the modern era, who defined the genre for nearly seven decades and inspired countless artists with his unique style of electric guitar play – earning him the nickname the "King of Blues" – died Thursday. He was 89.

King died in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. Thursday at his Las Vegas home, his attorney, Brent Bryson, told The Associated Press.

RIP King :2thumbs

RIP BB King

You Will be missed

2 B.B. King daughters allege 2 closest aides poisoned him :shocker

Dude was a freak on the guitar man...he basically sounds exactly how blues should sound it's awesome