Check out an interview with the iconic guitarist from the Hot Press archives here
Sad news to be greeted with of a Friday morning, as word reaches HP Towers that a true musical great is no longer with us.
The legendary BB King, often referred to without hyperbole as 'The King Of The Blues', passed away in his sleep last night in Las Vegas. The Mississippi man was 89 years old and had been battling a diatebes illness.
Having started his musical career in the '40s, he went on to inspire generations of acts, U2 included. Here's the Dublin act performing 'When Loves To Town' live with the star:

The great #BBKing & I in New Orleans pic.twitter.com/2cfTwjula1

— Allen Toussaint (@AllenToussaint) May 15, 2015

??? RIP BB King...can't believe he's gone...

— ghostpoet (@ghostpoet) May 15, 2015

bb king - when it all comes down https://t.co/m2T6hWKtuo via @YouTube B B King, RIP-Edwyn,

— Edwyn Collins (@EdwynCollins) May 15, 2015

What a brilliant man you were. One who will forever be noted as such an inspiration to millions globally, RIP #BBKing http://t.co/9G8NEYTmBT

— Gladys Knight (@MsGladysKnight) May 15, 2015

The Times WE Live in, BB KING groundbroke BLACK MUSIC on RADIO WDIA Memphis.Will these SO called URBAN stations honor this MAN tomorrow? SMH

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 15, 2015