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Robert Cray
Robert Cray in concert, 2007
Robert Cray in concert, 2007
Background information
Born 1 August 1953 (1953-08-01) (age 54)

Columbus, Georgia
Genre(s) Contemporary blues
Electric blues
Soul-blues
Instrument(s) Guitar
Years active 1980 - present
Website Official Site
Notable instrument(s)
Robert Cray Signature Model Stratocaster

Robert Cray (born 1 August 1953, Columbus, Georgia) is a blues musician, guitarist and singer. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Columbus is a City in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other The electric blues is a type of Blues music distinguished by the amplification of the Guitar, the Bass guitar, and/or the Harmonica Soul blues is a style of Blues music developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s that combines elements of Soul music and urban contemporary music A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as the Strat, is a model of Electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Columbus is a City in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres

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Career

Robert Cray started playing guitar in his early teens. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Newport News is an Independent city in Virginia. It is at the south-western end of the Virginia Peninsula, on the north shore of the James River The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. A gramophone 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". The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface's set list of songs by Jimi Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, The Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Spirit and The Faces. James Marshall Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix) (November 27 1942 – September 18 1970 was an American Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter Quicksilver Messenger Service is an American Psychedelic rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco and considered as a part of the city's Fleetwood Mac are a British / American The Grease Band was a rock band that evolved out of Joe Cocker 's backing band Blodwyn Pig were a British Blues - rock group founded by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mick Abrahams, after he left Jethro Tull Spirit was an American Jazz / Hard rock / psychedelic band founded in 1967, based in Los Angeles, California Faces (sometimes known as The Faces) were a Rock band formed in 1969 by members of the Small Faces after Steve Marriott left that group 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. Albert Collins ( October 1 1932 — November 24 1993 Career Born in Leona, Texas After falling Freddie "The Texas Cannonball" King ( September 3 1934 &ndash December 28 1976) was an influential American Blues For the album by Redman, see Muddy Waters (album. For the college football coach see Muddy Waters (football coach. A concert is a live Performance, usually of Music, before an Audience. A musical ensemble is a group of two or more Musicians who perform instrumental or vocal Music. His band started playing college towns on the West Coast. The " West Coast " " Western Seaboard " or " Pacific Seaboard " are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the Western United States After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. Mercury Records is a Record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Music Group in the US and are both subsidiaries of His third album release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single "Smokin' Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public Released in 1986 Strong Persuader was Robert Cray 's breakthrough album to the mainstream The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Crossover is a term applied to Musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the Record charts which track differing musical tastes or genres

By now, Cray was an opening act for major stars, such as Eric Clapton (who remains a friend to this day), and sold out larger venues as a solo artist. Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer By the early 1990s his name was immediately associated with his soothing, soulful voice, crisp, clean guitar work, and innovative modern blues sound. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Cray has generally played Fender guitars (Telecasters and Stratocasters) and there are two signature model Robert Cray Stratocasters available from Fender. The Fender Telecaster, also known as the Tele (pronounced Telly is typically a dual-pickup solid-body Electric guitar made by Fender. The Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as the Strat, is a model of Electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton and Freddie Tavares The Robert Cray Custom Shop Stratocaster is made in the U.S. in the Fender Custom Shop and is identical to the guitars that Cray currently plays, while the Robert Cray Standard Stratocaster is a less expensive version made in Fender's Ensenada, Mexico plant. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Fender Robert Cray Standard Stratocaster is a signature model Guitar made by Fender. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America.

Cray also had the opportunity to play alongside John Lee Hooker, on his album Boom Boom. John Lee Hooker ( August 22, 1917 &ndash June 21, 2001) was an influential American Post-war Blues singer Cray plays the guitar solo in the song "Same Old Blues Again". He is also featured on the critically acclaimed album, The Healer, another recording from John Lee Hooker. The Healer is a Blues album by John Lee Hooker, released in 1989 Cray plays a guitar solo on the song "Baby Lee".

Cray was invited to play at the "Guitar Legends" concerts in Seville, Spain at the Expo in 1992, where amongst others, he played a signature track "Phone Booth", wowing the audience. Seville ( Spanish: Sevilla, see also different names) is the artistic cultural and financial capital of southern Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Also on the bill on this blues night of the "Legends" gigs was Albert Collins

Cray continues to record and tour. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Albert Collins ( October 1 1932 — November 24 1993 Career Born in Leona, Texas After falling He appeared at the Crossroads Guitar Festival, and supported 'Slowhand' on his 2006-2007 world tour. The Crossroads Guitar Festival was a Music festival and Benefit concert first held in 2004 and again in 2007 The term opening act (in British English supporting act) usually refers to any Entertainer who performs at a concert before the featured (or Headline) Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer

He also appeared on a 2007 tour with Eric Clapton. In Fargo, ND, he joined Clapton as backup guitar for the Cream song "Crossroads. "

Also, in the film Animal House, Cray plays the uncredited bassist in Otis Day and the Knights. Otis Day and the Knights was originally created as a fictional band to perform in the movie National Lampoon's Animal House.

Robert Cray Band

Robert Cray's current band line-up:

Discography

Compilations and re-issues

References

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External links

A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Bad Influence is a 1983 Blues album by the blues Singer-songwriter and Guitarist Robert Cray. False Accusations is an album by The Robert Cray Band released 1985. Albert Collins ( October 1 1932 — November 24 1993 Career Born in Leona, Texas After falling Johnny Copeland (born 27 March 1937, Haynesville, Louisiana - died 3 July 1997, Harlem, New York Released in 1986 Strong Persuader was Robert Cray 's breakthrough album to the mainstream Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, released in 1988 was American Blues musician Robert Cray 's follow-up to Strong Persuader Shoulda Been Home is a 2001 album by Blues musician Robert Cray consisting of 12 fresh tracks 7 of them written or co-written by Cray allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages
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