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Robert Cray
Columbus, Georgia, USA
Robert William Cray is a blues, roots and soul guitarist and singer from the United States. In 1974, he formed the formed the 'Robert Cray Band' and began playing college towns o…
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Robert William Cray is a blues, roots and soul guitarist and singer from the United States. In 1974, he formed the formed the 'Robert Cray Band' and began playing college towns on the West Coast. Cray was the uncredited bassist in the 1978 'National Lampoon's Animal House' house party band 'Otis Day and the Knights'. The Robert Cray Band released its first album in 1980, followed by 'Strong Persuader' in 1986, 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' in 1988 and 'Take Your Shoes Off' in 1999 - the latter three each winning Grammy Awards for 'Best Contemporary Blues Album'. Cray has collaborated with many artists including John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Cray has been inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk and the Blues Hall of Fame and received the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance.
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- 2020
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2019
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man
Movie Self
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2017
Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego
Movie Self
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2017
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
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2015
The Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live
Movie Himself
- 2013
- 2010
- 2007
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2005
Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters
Movie Chitarra Voce
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2005
Robert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2005
Movie Guitar, Vocals
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2004
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Movie Self
- 2001
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1996
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Movie Self
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1995
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Movie Self
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1995
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Movie Self
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1995
B.B. King: Blues Summit
Movie Self
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- 1992
- 1991
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1991
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Movie Himself
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1991
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
Movie Self
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1991
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights
Movie Self - Guitar
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1987
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
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1975
Austin City Limits
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1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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