Legendary bluesman B.B. King passed away on Thursday at the age of 89.
The venerable guitarist performed well into his 80s, but suffered from diabetes and had been in hospice care at his home in Las Vegas.
On Friday, musicians and colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to King. Check out a sample of the condolences below:
Eric Clapton
BB King a dear friend and inspiration to me….
Posted by Eric Clapton on Friday, May 15, 2015
Buddy Guy
This morning, I come to you all with a heavy heart. BB King was the greatest guy I ever met. The tone he got out of…
Posted by Buddy Guy on Friday, May 15, 2015
Joe Perry
So sad to wake up this morning and hear the news about the passing of the great B B King.
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) May 15, 2015
Ringo Starr
God bless BB King peace and love to his family Ringo and Barbarax😎✌️🌟💖
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 15, 2015
Richie Sambora
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
Slash
B.B. King R.I.P. King of the Blues !!
Posted by Slash on Friday, May 15, 2015
Lenny Kravitz
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
Peter Frampton
My heart goes out to BB King’s family and all who loved him. A great friend and an amazing guitar player left us peacefully today. We will all miss you BB. RIP
Posted by Peter Frampton on Friday, May 15, 2015
Joe Bonamassa
God bless you BB… Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for all that you did for this kid and so many others. An extremely sad day to say the least.
Posted by Joe Bonamassa on Thursday, May 14, 2015
Nikki Sixx
Nobody lives forever but their music can.Thank you B.B.King for all those beautiful gems you gave us in your 89 years here. RIP
— ⚡️ xxıS ıʞʞıN ⚡️ (@NikkiSixx) May 15, 2015
Snoop Dogg
Chuck D
R.I.P. Mr BB King Grizz should also acknowledge this tomorrow at game. The man got his START right where the FEDEX Forum stands #MEMPHIS
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 15, 2015
Vince Neil
RIP BB KING. A TRUE LEGEND
— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) May 15, 2015
Maxwell
BB KING RIP pic.twitter.com/cQgoZT7lLB
— MAXWELL (@_MAXWELL_) May 15, 2015
Mike McCready
RIP #BBKing. You taught me that you can say more with 1 note than with 50. His music makes the world a better place. http://t.co/uYZ54nCxwu
— Mike McCready (@MikeMcCreadyPJ) May 15, 2015
President Obama
Obama statement on B.B. King pic.twitter.com/hDQ4A6rsWt
— Daniel Strauss (@DanielStrauss4) May 15, 2015
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