King of the Blues

"King of the Blues" explores the remarkable life of Riley “Blues Boy” King, who rose from poverty in Jim Crow Mississippi to become a legendary blues musician. Through his unique guitar style and relentless work ethic, B.B. King captivated audiences worldwide, performing nearly 15,000 concerts over his 60-year career. The audiobook not only highlights his musical influence on artists like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton but also delves into the challenges he faced, including racial prejudice and exploitation by the music industry. Drawing from interviews with his inner circle, author Daniel de Visé provides a rich narrative of a man who consistently triumphed over adversity.