And stars have flocked to Twitter to pay their respects to the man who brought us Rock Me Baby and Sweet Little Angel.
Known for his incredible talent on his Gibson ES-355, the star was playing in at least 100 concerts a year up until recently, and inspired so many more musicians throughout his life.
Musicians have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the late music legend who died peacefully in his sleep at home in Las Vegas.
BB, anyone could play a thousand notes and never say what you said in one. #RIP #BBKing pic.twitter.com/YvZYH8hyJE
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) May 15, 2015
My friend and ledgend BB King passed.. I'm so so sad....he was so great to me... We've lost the King..... My love and prayers to his family.
— RICHIE SAMBORA (@TheRealSambora) May 15, 2015
It wasn't just music stars who paid their respects, actors and writers were also among those who wanted to express their sadness at his passing:
Oh God. BB King. Let the sad times roll.
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) May 15, 2015
Play a BB King song today & remember him! RIP Mr King & thanks for all the Great Music!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) May 15, 2015
Sad News, Goodbye to the great BB King https://t.co/MIDv8wEkXX
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) May 15, 2015
