Musicians and celebrities remember life of blues legend B.B. King

Musicians and celebrities are remembering the life of blues icon B.B. King.

King, 89, was one of the music world's most prolific acts. He performed a reported 15,000 times during his career, according to ABC News.

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B.B. King died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas. He as 89.

"What a brilliant man you were. One who will forever be noted as such an inspiration to millions globally," Gladys Knight wrote on Twitter.

Eric Clapton posted this video message on Facebook talking about his long friendship with B.B. King.