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Roll." he worked as a tractor trail driver in the cotton fields before embarking on his musical career. he began recording in the 1940s and became known as the blues boy king and more simply b.b. king. in 1956 at the height of his popularity he played an astonishing 342 one-night stands. he continued a rigorous touring schedule into his 80s. king's persistence and passion for the blues paid off. winning 15 grammies. >> it always feels very, very good to go on stage. whether you win a grammy or not. >> throughout the years, king worked with various artist like rockers u2 on the song "when love ...
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