From the rural poverty of the Mississippi Delta to his celebrated position as the world's leading blues artist, B.B. King has led a remarkable life. In this riv

The first full and authoritative biography of an American—indeed a world-wide—musical and cultural legend “No one worked harder than B.B. No one inspired

A portrait of the legendary blues artist's rise from the poverty of the Mississippi Delta to becoming a famous musician.

Howlin’ Wolf was a musical giant in every way. He stood six foot three, weighed almost three hundred pounds, wore size sixteen shoes, and poured out his darke

As a ghostwriter, biographer, and lyricist, David Ritz has worked with some of the biggest names in music, such as Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Marvin Gaye