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B.B. King

American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Known as 'The King of the Blues', he was a major influence on many musicians.

6 questions · 4 categories · As of Nov 12, 2026

Best category rank
#5
Jazz & Blues · of 159
Questions
6
4 categories
Answers naming it
21/36
Of the answers measured on this brand's questions

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CategoriesCategory rankQuestionsScore
Jazz & Blues#5of 1592127.6
Rock & Alternative#27of 248157.8
Music#45of 1,984213.3
Entertainment & Celebrities#216of 22913.6

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Named alongside in Jazz & Blues

Brands named in the same answers as B.B. King in the last four weeks, counted in answers.

Named alongside in Jazz & BluesBrands named in the same answers as B.B. King in the last four weeks, counted in answers.Louis Armstrong: named in 25 answersLouis ArmstrongElla Fitzgerald: named in 22 answersElla FitzgeraldMiles Davis: named in 18 answersMiles DavisRobert Johnson: named in 15 answersRobert JohnsonB.B. King: named in 15 answersB.B. KingMuddy Waters: named in 15 answersMuddy WatersBillie Holiday: named in 17 answersBillie HolidayT-Bone Walker: named in 13 answersT-Bone WalkerCharley Patton: named in 11 answersCharley PattonDuke Ellington: named in 13 answersDuke EllingtonJohn Coltrane: named in 15 answersJohn ColtraneAlbert King: named in 12 answersAlbert KingSarah Vaughan: named in 8 answersSarah VaughanNat King Cole: named in 8 answersNat King ColeFreddie King: named in 12 answersFreddie KingBuddy Guy: named in 12 answersBuddy GuyKamasi Washington: named in 9 answersKamasi WashingtonBessie Smith: named in 10 answersBessie SmithFrank Sinatra: named in 7 answersFrank SinatraStevie Ray Vaughan: named in 12 answersStevie Ray VaughanDave Brubeck: named in 8 answersDave BrubeckCharlie Parker: named in 10 answersCharlie ParkerBill Evans: named in 11 answersBill EvansHowlin’ Wolf: named in 10 answersHowlin’ WolfNubya Garcia: named in 7 answersNubya GarciaRobert Glasper: named in 7 answersRobert GlasperSon House: named in 8 answersSon HouseBlind Lemon Jefferson: named in 7 answersBlind Lemon JeffersonJohn Lee Hooker: named in 9 answersJohn Lee HookerThelonious Monk: named in 11 answersThelonious Monk
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Named alongside in Jazz & BluesBrands named in the same answers as B.B. King in the last four weeks, counted in answers.Louis Armstrong: named in 25 answersElla Fitzgerald: named in 22 answersElla FitzgeraldMiles Davis: named in 18 answersMiles DavisRobert Johnson: named in 15 answersRobert JohnsonB.B. King: named in 15 answersB.B. KingMuddy Waters: named in 15 answersMuddy WatersBillie Holiday: named in 17 answersBillie HolidayT-Bone Walker: named in 13 answersT-Bone WalkerCharley Patton: named in 11 answersDuke Ellington: named in 13 answersDuke EllingtonJohn Coltrane: named in 15 answersJohn ColtraneAlbert King: named in 12 answersSarah Vaughan: named in 8 answersNat King Cole: named in 8 answersFreddie King: named in 12 answersFreddie KingBuddy Guy: named in 12 answersBuddy GuyKamasi Washington: named in 9 answersBessie Smith: named in 10 answersBessie SmithFrank Sinatra: named in 7 answersStevie Ray Vaughan: named in 12 answersDave Brubeck: named in 8 answersDave BrubeckCharlie Parker: named in 10 answersCharlie ParkerBill Evans: named in 11 answersBill EvansHowlin’ Wolf: named in 10 answersHowlin’ WolfNubya Garcia: named in 7 answersNubya GarciaRobert Glasper: named in 7 answersRobert GlasperSon House: named in 8 answersSon HouseBlind Lemon Jefferson: named in 7 answersJohn Lee Hooker: named in 9 answersThelonious Monk: named in 11 answers
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  1. 118Muddy Waters
  2. 217Robert Johnson
  3. 317Stevie Ray Vaughan
  4. 414Albert King
  5. 513Buddy Guy
  6. 613Freddie King
  7. 713T-Bone Walker
  8. 811Jimi Hendrix
  9. 911Eric Clapton
  10. 1011Charley Patton
  11. 1110Howlin’ Wolf
  12. 129John Lee Hooker
  13. 138Son House
  14. 148Bessie Smith
  15. 157Blind Lemon Jefferson
  16. 167Jimmy Page
  17. 177Ma Rainey
  18. 186Sister Rosetta Tharpe
  19. 196Chuck Berry
  20. 206Elmore James
Named alongside
BrandAnswers naming the brandNamed alongside
Louis Armstrong25Ella Fitzgerald (22), Miles Davis (18), Billie Holiday (17)
Ella Fitzgerald22Louis Armstrong (22), Billie Holiday (17), Miles Davis (16)
Miles Davis18Louis Armstrong (18), Ella Fitzgerald (16), John Coltrane (15)
Robert Johnson15Muddy Waters (15), B.B. King (15), T-Bone Walker (13)
B.B. King15Muddy Waters (15), Robert Johnson (15), T-Bone Walker (13)
Muddy Waters15B.B. King (15), Robert Johnson (15), T-Bone Walker (13)
Billie Holiday17Ella Fitzgerald (17), Louis Armstrong (17), Miles Davis (11)
T-Bone Walker13Muddy Waters (13), B.B. King (13), Robert Johnson (13)
Charley Patton11Muddy Waters (11), B.B. King (11), Robert Johnson (11)
Duke Ellington13Louis Armstrong (13), Miles Davis (13), Ella Fitzgerald (11)
John Coltrane15Louis Armstrong (15), Miles Davis (15), Ella Fitzgerald (13)
Albert King12Freddie King (12), Muddy Waters (12), B.B. King (12)
Sarah Vaughan8Ella Fitzgerald (8), Louis Armstrong (8), Billie Holiday (8)
Nat King Cole8Ella Fitzgerald (8), Louis Armstrong (8), Frank Sinatra (7)
Freddie King12Albert King (12), Muddy Waters (12), B.B. King (12)
Buddy Guy12Muddy Waters (12), B.B. King (12), Robert Johnson (12)
Kamasi Washington9Nubya Garcia (6), Robert Glasper (6), Ella Fitzgerald (4)
Bessie Smith10Charley Patton (8), John Lee Hooker (8), Muddy Waters (8)
Frank Sinatra7Ella Fitzgerald (7), Nat King Cole (7), Louis Armstrong (7)
Stevie Ray Vaughan12Muddy Waters (12), B.B. King (12), Robert Johnson (12)
Dave Brubeck8Ella Fitzgerald (8), Louis Armstrong (8), Miles Davis (8)
Charlie Parker10Louis Armstrong (10), John Coltrane (10), Miles Davis (10)
Bill Evans11Ella Fitzgerald (11), Louis Armstrong (11), Miles Davis (11)
Howlin’ Wolf10Muddy Waters (10), B.B. King (10), Robert Johnson (10)
Nubya Garcia7Kamasi Washington (6), Robert Glasper (4), Ella Fitzgerald (2)
Robert Glasper7Kamasi Washington (6), Ella Fitzgerald (4), Louis Armstrong (4)
Son House8Albert King (8), Freddie King (8), Muddy Waters (8)
Blind Lemon Jefferson7Albert King (7), Freddie King (7), Muddy Waters (7)
John Lee Hooker9Muddy Waters (9), B.B. King (9), Robert Johnson (9)
Thelonious Monk11Ella Fitzgerald (11), Louis Armstrong (11), Miles Davis (11)

Sources cited when this brand is named

Sites the answers naming this brand cited in the last four weeks. Counts are citing answers.

Sources cited when this brand is named
RankSourceCiting answers
1reddit.comcommunity6
2ranker.com5
3bluesjunctionproductions.com5
4guitarworld.com4
5rollingstone.commedia4
6facebook.comsocial3
7musicthisday.com3
8thetoptens.com3
9youtube.comsocial3
10guitarguitar.co.uk3

Named by surface, by question

For the brand's best questions: of each surface's 1 answers, how many named it.

Named by surface, by question
QuestionsGoogle AI OverviewsChatGPTClaudeGeminiGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft Copilot
1Who are the greatest blues guitarists?111111
2Who are the greatest guitarists of all time?111111
3Which blues artists are most influential?111111
4Who are the greatest musicians of all time?000100
5Who are the best artists for someone exploring music?000010
6Who are the most influential entertainers in the world?000001