Vala Cupp
Vala Cupp
Genres: female singers, blues, underrated, Rare, under 200 listeners
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About Vala Cupp
Vala Cupp was born in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1954 and has been singing Blues and R&B since the age of 15 (after hearing a recording of Bessie Smith). "It really struck me big time," Vala Cupp recalls. She became fascinated by "the most macabre tunes." "The strong ones are a kick in the butt to sing, and they're a strong emotional release. They are more colorful lyrically, give you more to work with when evoking a feeling." Vala Cupp has toured with John Lee Hooker as his opening singer and duets partner for 14 years (1987 through 2001), and has shared the stage with suchLegendary Blues Stars as Ry Cooder, Elvin Bishop, Big Brother and the Holding Co., Albert Collins, Charlie Musslewhite, Greg Allman, Kenneth Threadgill, Hiram Bullock, Coco Montoya, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Dale Watson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Lydia Pense, Carlos Santana, Susan Tedeschi, Tommy Castro, Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks. Vala Cupp sadly died on Oct. 31, 2005, in her Austin home. She was only 51 years of age. Due to heavy Spammers and their ruthless attacks the honor board for the departed Blues Singer/Songwriter....In 2007 the Message Board was locked and even after it was locked spammers attacked in different ways. Those who still wish to read the posts left by her fans can do so here, on the following url: http://www.valacupp.net/
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