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Robert Cray

Robert William Cray (born August 1, 1953)[3] is an American blues guitarist and singer.[4] He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards.[5]

Robert Cray

Robert William Cray

Night Train Clemons

(1953-08-01) August 1, 1953
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.

Newport News, Virginia, U.S.

  • Musician
  • songwriter

  • Guitar
  • vocals

1974–present[1]

Susan Turner-Cray[2]

Early life[edit]

Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia, while his father was stationed at Fort Benning. Cray's musical beginnings go back to when he was a student at Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia. While there, he played in his first band, The One-Way Street.[6] His family eventually settled in the Tacoma, Washington, area.[3] There, he attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington.

Robert Cray – lead/rhythm guitar, vocals

Richard Cousins – bass guitar

George Sluppick – drums

Dover Weinberg – keyboards

Current Members:


Past Members:

(1980)

Who's Been Talkin'

(1983)

Bad Influence

(1985)

False Accusations

(1986)

Strong Persuader

(1988)

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

(1990)

Midnight Stroll

(1992)

I Was Warned

(1993)

Shame + A Sin

(1995)

Some Rainy Morning

(1997)

Sweet Potato Pie

(1999)

Take Your Shoes Off

(2001)

Shoulda Been Home

(2003)

Time Will Tell

(2005)

Twenty

(2009)

This Time

(2012)

Nothin but Love

(2014)

In My Soul

(2017)

Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm

(2020)

That's What I Heard

at Allmusic

Robert Cray