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Robert Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood, who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure during the late 1980s.
He started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band “Steakface”, described as “the best band from Lakewood you never heard of”. Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface’s set list of songs by Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and the Faces.
By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single “Smokin’ Gun” gave him wider appeal and name recognition.
He started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band “Steakface”, described as “the best band from Lakewood you never heard of”. Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface’s set list of songs by Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and the Faces.
By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single “Smokin’ Gun” gave him wider appeal and name recognition.
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nevtovremja wrote:
Великий музыкант! Не испорчен славой и богат на уникальность и силу! Настоящий блюзмен!
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Прекрасная музыка!
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nemesis414 wrote:
Saw Robert Cray last night in Brampton. (Toronto) Ontario, Canada. The show was For anyone who is a blues lover, or just likes a kick ass guitar player Robert Cray is your man, the show was full of passion and he kick ass on guitar vocals exactly the same as Records. All around ***** ! Cheers from Canada Eh! Dan.
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quigsounds wrote:
Hey, hey - when I read "Robert Cray was among artists such as..... " in this bio I thought........"What - when did Robert Cray die???" - don't freak me out like that. Love my Robert Cray!! q.
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Yoknapatawpha1 wrote:
shiver.... soulful to the max
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locoturco wrote:
smoking gun!
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TheHutchman wrote:
Last night I got loaded ... on a bottle of gin
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Sunzy wrote:
Favourite Blues-man ever
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Bluesman Keb Mo will be at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square New York on October 21! Tickets are on sale Friday, June 26 at noon! Tickets are available at nokiatheatrenyc.com, ticketmaster.com, charge by phone 800.745.3000 and at the box office.
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Mii85 wrote:
These guys are forever.
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cepd36 wrote:
Young Bob rocks !!!!
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pure linear blooze
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Don't Be Afraid in The Dark <3
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wa1le2nti3n wrote:
Очень-очень хорошо!
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godforhire wrote:
I'll always enjoy listening to Robert Cray. Great music!
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beyoustaytrue wrote:
Young Bob may now be Middle-Aged Bob but he will still be one of my all time faves in terms of Blues guitar playing and what a voice, he's got it all. A straight Blues album would be nice every once in a while though.
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morrislogic wrote:
cant beat a bit of 80's jazz/blues/rock type stuff. Similar to Eric clapton but more poppy
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neohippi wrote:
i am crazy for his guitar tone..
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Susan Tedeschi is a great blues artist. If you like her soulful voice and bluesy guitar, please join Susan Tedeschi Fans.
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Radio68 wrote:
Robert:).....The bad and dangerous man..
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