THE ROBERT CRAY BAND
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND
Genres: blues, blues rock, soul, american, classic rock
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Robert Cray
About THE ROBERT CRAY BAND
Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist, composer and singer. With bassist Richard Cousins, keyboardist Peter Boe and drummer Tom Murphy, they launched The Robert Cray Band in 1980 with "Who's Been Talkin". The album was recorded during constant touring in the U.S. in 1978. The record was initially shelved for two years, being eventually issued by the short-lived Tomato label (whose licence was picked up by "Atlantic Records" (U.S.) and "Charly" in the UK. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury in 1982. It was the connection with the producing and songwriting team of Bruce Bromberg and Dennis Walker at Hightone that helped to create the mold-breaking music of "Bad Influence" (1983) and "False Accusations" (1985). In 1984, The Robert Cray Band completed their first European tour to critical acclaim. Cray's participation with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland on "Showdown!" (1985, Alligator) and the 1986 album release, "Strong Persuader", again produced by Walker, both received Grammy Awards, while the crossover single "Smoking Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition. During 1986 Cray played 170 concerts, including his seventh European tour since 1984, building on his increasing reputation in the UK. The Robert Cray Band's next album "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" (1988) was recorded in Los Angeles, California, and featured David Sanborn on guest saxophone. The title song from the album won Cray his third Grammy, and he guested on Eric Clapton's "Journeyman", whilst also being on the bill at Clapton's eighteen show marathon at the Royal Albert Hall in London. In 1991 Cray was selected to present Howlin' Wolf's induction trophy to Wolf's widow, Lilly Burnett, at the sixth annual "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" Awards. Later that year Cray took part in the "Newport Jazz Festival" with B. B. King and John Lee Hooker. Cray issued his following records under his own name, Robert Cray
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THE ROBERT CRAY BAND — Top 30 songs of 62
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Cray Band | Right Next Door (Because Of Me) | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | What About Me | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Don`t Be Afraid Of The Dark | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Smoking Gun | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Don't be Afraid of The Dark | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Hold On | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | The Dream | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | I Wonder | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Right Next Door | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Pillow (Bonus Track) | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Trouble & Pain | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Great Big Old House | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Living Proof (Album Version) | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | I'd Rather Be A Wino | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | If You're Thinkin' What I'm Thinkin' | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | The Score | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Twenty | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Back Home | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | I Shiver | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Deep in My Soul | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | I Was Warned | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Chicken In The Kitchen | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Your Good Thing Is About To End | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Side Dish | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Acting This Way [Kkv] | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Jealous Minds | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Where Do I Go From Here | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | 24-7 Man [1999] | ||
| The Robert Cray Band | Got To Make A Comeback |