Item 9: Aria Electric Guitar autographed by B.B. King
Item — Item: 9
Collection number: 9
Scope and Contents
Aria electric guitar in a case. Autographed by B.B. King. Date of autograph unknown,
Dates
- 2021-07-13
Biographical / Historical
Riley B. King (1925 - 2015), known professionally as B.B. King, was an American blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending, shimmering vibrato and staccato picking that influenced many later blues electric guitar players.
Extent
From the Collection: 38 Boxes
From the Collection: 6 items
Language
English
Physical Location
On display at the Copeland Museum 2022-09-06
Physical Description
Case included
Dimensions
44.50 x 17.75 inches
Source
- King, B.B. (Autographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu