Extras

American Masters

B.B. King's Distinctive Guitar Playing

Clip: 02/12/2016 | 1m 33s

One note is all it takes to recognize the great guitar playing of B.B. King.

American Masters

B.B. King's Funeral Procession

Clip: 02/12/2016 | 6m 11s

See King's funeral procession, from Memphis, TN, to his resting place in Indianola, MS.

American Masters

B.B. King's Start in Memphis: WDIA Radio

Clip: 02/12/2016 | 1m 19s

B.B. King tells the story of how his jingle got him a radio gig at WDIA in Memphis, TN.

American Masters

B.B. King: The Life of Riley - Trailer

Preview: 02/12/2016 | 2m 23s

B.B. King, born Riley B. King, was one of the most celebrated blues musicians of all time.

American Masters

Making B.B. King: The Life of Riley - Director Interview

Clip: 02/12/2016

Jon Brewer describes how the first documentary on B.B. King came to be.