Blues Legend B.B. King Wins His First GRAMMY In 1971 | GRAMMY Rewind
For the latest edition of GRAMMY Rewind, we revisit the 15-time GRAMMY winner B.B. King's first-ever GRAMMY win for his 1969 blues classic "The Thrill Is Gone." At the 13th GRAMMY Awards in 1971, the King of Blues earned his second nomination and first win, taking home the golden gramophone for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.