King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, and is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues", and is considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar" (along with Albert and Freddie King).
King dicantumkan dalam Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pada 1987, dan dianggap menjadi salah satu musisi blues berpengaruh sepanjang masa, berjudul "Raja Blues", dan salah satu dari "Tiga Raja dari Gitar Blues" bersama dengan Albert King dan Freddie King.