The World Mourns Blues Legend B.B. King

It’s no surprise the passing of iconic blues guitarist B.B. King has left fans, music enthusiasts and more in a state of shock and mourning.

The legend was 89 when he passed away in his sleep earlier today in Las Vegas, and you don’t have to look far to see his influence and the legacy he left behind.

Musicians, actors, the industry and more are all paying tribute to King.

We're so saddened to hear about the passing of BB King. RIP King of Blues, you'll be deeply missed. #BBKing pic.twitter.com/MPHS7SjbBA

— Chugg Entertainment (@ChuggEnt) May 15, 2015

BB, 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, 2015

RIP 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, 2015

Very sad. BB KING: Rest In Peace.. http://t.co/VHNZhg6H2l

— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) May 15, 2015

The thrill is gone but never-to-be forgotten. Rest in peace B.B. King

— Myles Kennedy (@MylesKennedy) May 15, 2015

"Up on a mountain I'm drowning in the sea All the clocks say midnight When the blues come over me" Rest in peace, B.B. King

— Alexander William (@AlexAllTimeLow) May 15, 2015

Play a BB King song today & remember him! RIP Mr King & thanks for all the Great Music!!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) May 15, 2015

One of our greatest musical souls has left us today. #RIP #BBKing. Some people play guitar. You played pure emotion. pic.twitter.com/u3X78PXJIC

— The Sunpilots (@thesunpilots) May 15, 2015

BB King- I've had a lot of fun with his book, but I will always find joy in his blues. #ThrillIsGone

— Charlie Pickering (@charliepick) May 15, 2015

What 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

Oh God. BB King. Let the sad times roll.

— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) May 15, 2015

RIP BB King. pic.twitter.com/2mxBXNaQcR

— DARKC3LL (@DARKC3LL) May 15, 2015

THE THRILL IS GONE ! BB KING is dead He rocked BF in 2011 - yep he rocked !! check out BB and Buddy Guy - CLASSIC !! http://t.co/JFO1EmkWQs

— Bluesfest Byron Bay (@BluesfestByron) May 15, 2015

B.B. King remembered by @SnoopDogg, @ringostarrmusic and many stars. Read their tributes: http://t.co/8BKSM6NdCv pic.twitter.com/LI2yYuUBDq

— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) May 15, 2015

I hope you got the chance to hear him live! He was the last of the great Bluesmen! BB King. The Thrill is Gone! http://t.co/oVxsIR2WuR

— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) May 15, 2015

It's 2:30am. I just found out BB King has left us. I am taking a shot. And I'll be blastin him tonight to ease my blues.

— Darren Criss (@DarrenCriss) May 15, 2015

BB King was the first live music I ever saw when I was 11 (thanks Dad). A certified legend, a big heart. Rest in peace BB.

— triple j Mornings (@triplejmornings) May 15, 2015