Tributes have poured in for the late BB King, who passed away on Thursday night (May 14) aged 89.
The King of the Blues died peacefully in his sleep at his Las Vegas home, his lawyer confirmed today.
King's music inspired generations of music fans and artists worldwide throughout his illustrious career which began in 1949.
Take a look at some of the moving tributes for the late music star from the entertainment world below.
Play a BB King song today & remember him! RIP Mr King & thanks for all the Great Music!!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) May 15, 2015Oh God. BB King. Let the sad times roll.
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) May 15, 2015Today is a very, very sad day. R.I.P. BB King #legend pic.twitter.com/fJvZ4oR2Lz
— Gibson Guitar (@gibsonitalia) May 15, 2015My 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, 2015BB, 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, 2015RIP BB King, one of the best blues guitarists ever, maybe the best. He could do more on one note than anyone. #respect
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 15, 2015RIP BB KING,never be another.🙏🏾
— Tyson Beckford (@TysonCBeckford) May 15, 2015God bless BB King peace and love to his family Ringo and Barbarax😎✌️🌟💖
— Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic) May 15, 2015What a brilliant man you were. One who will forever be noted as such an inspiration to millions globally, RIP #BBKing http://t.co/9G8NEYTmBT
— Gladys Knight (@MsGladysKnight) May 15, 2015