Metal Musicians Remember Guitar Legend B.B. King

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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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

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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

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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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