Robert Cray was among musicians like Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood, who got wider radio airplay and MTV video exposure during the end of ‘80s. By the time the musician was 20, Robert had already seen his heroes, including Albert Collins, Freddie King, and Muddy Waters in concert. It was then when he decided to organize his own music band. After a couple of years of regional success, Robert was signed to Mercury Records.
Robert Cray has been an opening act for many famous artists, including Eric Clapton. By the beginning of the ‘90s, Cray’s name was associated with his soothing and emotional voice, clean guitar work, and innovative contemporary blues sound.
Robert has had the great opportunity to play alongside John Lee Hooker on his album Boom Boom. He plays the guitar solo in "Same Old Blues Again".
Nowadays, the musician continues to record and go on tours. He has appeared many times on Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival. Currently, he is supporting 'Slowhand' on his 2006-2007 world tour. Robert Cray’s touring band consists of keyboard, bass, saxophone, drums, and trumpet. The band’s members are Robert Cray, Kevin Hayes, Jim Pugh, and Karl Sevareid.
The most recent Robert Cray’s album was released in 2006 and is entitled Live From Across The Pond.
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