Biography
Riley B. King, known as B.B. King, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #3 on its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Acted in 30
2020s
- 2022
B.B. King: The King of the blues Stuttgart - 1997
vocals guitar
2010s
- 2017
- 2014
In Performance BB King & The Guitar Legends
Movie
- 2010
B.B. King Standing Room Only
Movie
2000s
- 2006
Buddy Guy Can't Quit The Blues
Movie
- 2004
Antone's: Home of the Blues
Performer
- 2003
B.B. King: Live By Request
Performer
BB King Live at The Apollo
Movie
- 2001
Johnny Winter: Pieces & Bits
Movie
B.B. King - The Blues Sounds of B.B. King
Singer
1990s
- 1999
Blues Masters
Movie
- 1998
- 1996
- 1995
B.B. King: Blues Summit
Movie
- 1994
- 1993
Gary Moore: Live Blues
Guitar, Vocals
- 1992
- 1991
Teech
Uncle Isaac · 1 episode
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
B.B. King
- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
B.B. King - Austin City Limits 1982
Musician - guitar, vocals
1970s
- 1972
No release date
B.B. King: Live at the Woodlands
Movie
Sound 2
1990s
- 1991
Teech
Theme Song Performance
Garfield Gets a Life
Vocals
Appearances84
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
B.B. King: On the Road
Himself
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Self (archive footage) · 3 episodes
- 2016
- 2014
The Art of McCartney
Self
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
Self
- 2013
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
Self
Born In Chicago
Self
- 2012
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Self
Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story
Self
B.B. King - Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2011
Self
- 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self
2000s
- 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Whole Lotta Shakin'
Self
Soul Power
Self (archive footage)
Blues at the BBC
Self
B.B. King | Live
Self
- 2008
B.B. King: Live
Self
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
Self
Jazz Evolution
Self - Guitar
- 2007
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
Self
Rolling With the Blues
Self (archive footage)
- 2004
Live Aid
Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Self
The Story Of The Blues
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Self
Lightning in a Bottle
Self
- 2003
B.B. King: Live - Most Famous Hits
Self
Johnny Winter: Live
Self
Red, White and Blues
Self
The Blues
Self · 1 episode
B.B. King: In Concert
Self
Bluesy Entertainment: Live
Self
The Road to Memphis
Self (archive footage)
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Self
- 2002
Sounds of Memphis
Self
BB King Sweet 16
Self
- 2001
All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live!
Self
B.B. King Live at Nick's
Self
- 2000
The Jazz Channel Presents B.B. King
Himself
The Ten Commandments of Creativity
Self
1990s
- 1999
Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo
Self
- 1998
B.B. King: Live In Africa '74
Self
- 1997
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
Self
- 1996
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Self
- 1995
A Night to Die For
Self
- 1993
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Self
B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993
Self
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Self
- 1991
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Self
Guitar
Self
- 1990
All Day and All Night: Memories from Beale Street Musicians
Self
1980s
- 1989
U2: Lovetown
Self
Albert King & B.B. King: Japan Blues Carnival
Himself
- 1988
U2: Rattle and Hum
Self
- 1987
B.B. King & Friends
Self
- 1985
Live Aid
Self
B.B. King: Into the Night
Self
1970s
- 1978
- 1975
Give My Poor Heart Ease
Self
- 1974
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
Self
- 1973
The Blues Under the Skin
Self
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
Self
- 1972
Sing Sing Thanksgiving
Self
- 1971
Medicine Ball Caravan
Self
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · 1 episode
Black Woodstock
Self
- 1968
Wake at Generation
Self
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
1940s
- 1948
Thanked in the credits1
2020s
- 2025
Mirror of Breath
Thanks