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== Middle initial, again ==

As per his autobiography, shouldn't the article make it clear (perhaps in a footnote) that the B. in Riley B. doesn't actually stand for anything? (page 6, I think). ] (]) 22:42, 28 December 2018 (UTC)

== Equipment section ==

" ... a ES-355 with stereo options, a varitone selector and fine tuners (neither of which were actually utilized by B.B.) " - surely he used the tuners - does the sentence mean that he didn't use the varitone and stereo? ] <sup>]</sup> 03:51, 31 January 2019 (UTC)

== WHY HE IS famous ==

B.B King is famous because he cut is first record in 1949. His occupation is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 21:39, 25 March 2019 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

Um ... yes ... thanks for this cutting insight!

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