CNN New Day May 15, 2015 10:16:00
And "let the good times roll." born riley b. king in mississippi, he worked as a tractor driver in the cotton fields before embarking on his musical career. he began recording in the 1940s and became known as blues boy king and then more simply b.b. king. in 1956 at the height of his popularity he played an astonishing 342 one-night shows. ♪ whole lot of loving waiting for you ♪ >> he continued a rigorous schedule into his 80s. his persistence and passion for the blues paid off winning 15 grammys. >> it always feels very very good to go on stage whether you win a grammy or not. >> reporter...
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