While his influence may not be immediately apparent, it's safe to say we wouldn't have heavy metal without the stylings of one B.B. King. The musician passed away Thursday night (May 14) at the age of 89 and the tributes from the metal community have come pouring in…
GOD BLESS B.B. KING 1925 – 2015… tBLSt SDMF tBBt pic.twitter.com/eWyjmsgWIh
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) May 15, 2015
Devastated by the passing of BB King. My favorite blues guitarist. & a truly wonderful man. RIP BB. pic.twitter.com/LUw5Ny76n6
— Slash (@Slash) May 15, 2015
BB King. Guitar Hero RIP
— Brendon Small (@_Brendonsmall) May 15, 2015
RIP B.B. King. An unparalleled talent. Depth, heart, as real as real gets w/a singular tone conjured from Lucy, pure & beautiful. Thankyou
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) May 15, 2015
R.I.P #BBKing pic.twitter.com/4scbPwuEIp
— OVERKILL (@OverkillBand) May 15, 2015
Lotta closet BB King fans comin outta the woodwork today apparently….wait we did too? Damn!
— Vision Of Disorder (@VOD_band) May 15, 2015
RIP #BBKing – a true legend and inspiration to all with his music
— John 5 (@john5guitarist) May 15, 2015
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https://twitter.com/_JUCIFER_/status/599176460436385792
https://twitter.com/TriviumPaolo/status/599214548445483008
The #JamOfTheDay is in memory of one of the greatest blues men to ever live. RIP BB King. "How Blue Can You Get" http://t.co/R6Sug5uF3M
— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) May 15, 2015
Damn just read the news about BB King. Such a great guitar player.
— Publicist UK (@PublicistUK) May 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/jbittnerdrums/status/599127160859799552
Sleep well homie #bbking #legends #rip http://t.co/FiaCHz205H
— Adam Pierce (@_adampierce_) May 15, 2015
RIP BB KING what a sad day for music guys
— yaygo? (@PRODBYYAYGO) May 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/genesimmons/status/599098837026738176
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
— ?Nikki Sixx? (@NikkiSixx) May 15, 2015
RIP BB KING. A TRUE LEGEND
— Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) May 15, 2015
Rest in peace to one of the greatest of all time: B.B. King pic.twitter.com/4CszTiYbCr
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) May 15, 2015
BB KING FOREVER IRON SHEIK CLASS pic.twitter.com/bhpRdKIJYb
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) May 15, 2015
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BB King a dear friend and inspiration to me….
Posted by Eric Clapton on Friday, May 15, 2015
Rest In Peace B.B King!!! Thank you for everything you have contributed to music and humanity. ❤️ Tom Maxwell.
Posted by HELLYEAH on Thursday, May 14, 2015
