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brassmonkey · 05-25-2015, 08:09 PM

Washington (AFP) - The death of blues guitar legend B.B. King this month will be investigated as a homicide, a Nevada coroner's office said.

King died aged 89 on May 14 in Las Vegas, where he kept a residence.

Two of King's daughters have reported concerns that his death may have been related to foul play, Las Vegas media reported.

"Our coroner takes jurisdctn over #BBKing body, performs autopsy. Results:6-8wks min. Homicide investgtn w/ @LVMPD," the Clark County, Nevada coroner's office announced on Twittter, referring to the Las Vegas police department.

Given the timeframe for the autopsy, his funeral in his beloved Memphis has been postponed, local media reported.

Born into a poor family, Riley B. King drew up working in cotton fields and spent his spare time mastering the guitar.

He entered the music business after traveling to Memphis and working for radio stations.

He became known as the Beale Street Blues Boy, which eventually earned him the moniker B.B. King.

For decades, King played shows almost every night, becoming the premier ambassador for the blues -- the music genre that emerged from African American spirituals in the Deep South.

In Memphis, his longtime place of residence, The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center opened in 2008 to showcase artifacts from the legendary guitarist, as well as the cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta.

His final resting place could turn the museum into even more of a tourist draw.

Elvis Presley was buried at his Graceland estate, which draws some 500,000 visitors a year and is by far the biggest tourist attraction in Memphis.

Captain Kawaii · 05-25-2015, 08:37 PM

Just saw that.
B.B. King death to be investigated as homicide - Yahoo News

Is this more BS estate wrangling between daughters and manager or...?

IAC, Sad if he was murdered.

brassmonkey · 05-25-2015, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Kawaii

Just saw that.
B.B. King death to be investigated as homicide - Yahoo News

Is this more BS estate wrangling between daughters and manager or...?

IAC, Sad if he was murdered.

the coroner ruled it. very fucked up

hope his kids didn't do it.

Milfer · 05-25-2015, 09:49 PM

he was going to die natural death anyway, so why bother?

TisMe · 05-25-2015, 10:28 PM

There was or is a court case going on between some of his children and his business manager with allegations of financial wrong doing etc.

Hope this isn't related to his death

05-25-2015, 08:09 PM	#1
brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 76,902	B.B. King death to be investigated as homicide Washington (AFP) - The death of blues guitar legend B.B. King this month will be investigated as a homicide, a Nevada coroner's office said. King died aged 89 on May 14 in Las Vegas, where he kept a residence. Two of King's daughters have reported concerns that his death may have been related to foul play, Las Vegas media reported. "Our coroner takes jurisdctn over #BBKing body, performs autopsy. Results:6-8wks min. Homicide investgtn w/ @LVMPD," the Clark County, Nevada coroner's office announced on Twittter, referring to the Las Vegas police department. Given the timeframe for the autopsy, his funeral in his beloved Memphis has been postponed, local media reported. Born into a poor family, Riley B. King drew up working in cotton fields and spent his spare time mastering the guitar. He entered the music business after traveling to Memphis and working for radio stations. He became known as the Beale Street Blues Boy, which eventually earned him the moniker B.B. King. For decades, King played shows almost every night, becoming the premier ambassador for the blues -- the music genre that emerged from African American spirituals in the Deep South. In Memphis, his longtime place of residence, The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center opened in 2008 to showcase artifacts from the legendary guitarist, as well as the cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta. His final resting place could turn the museum into even more of a tourist draw. Elvis Presley was buried at his Graceland estate, which draws some 500,000 visitors a year and is by far the biggest tourist attraction in Memphis. __________________ TRUMP 2025 KEKAW!!! - Support The Laken Riley Act!!! END DACA - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

05-25-2015, 08:37 PM	#2
Captain Kawaii So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,748	Just saw that. B.B. King death to be investigated as homicide - Yahoo News Is this more BS estate wrangling between daughters and manager or...? IAC, Sad if he was murdered.

05-25-2015, 09:49 PM	#4
Milfer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,149	he was going to die natural death anyway, so why bother?

05-25-2015, 10:28 PM	#5
TisMe Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,719	There was or is a court case going on between some of his children and his business manager with allegations of financial wrong doing etc. Hope this isn't related to his death