B.B. King, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2015)

Riley B. King, known professionally as B. B. King, was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending, shimmering vibrato, and staccato picking that influenced many later electric guitar blues players. AllMusic recognized King as "the single most important electric guitarist of the last half of the 20th century".

September 16 is the 259th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 106 days remain until the end of the year.