Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller.
Robert Cray is all these things–and more. The Georgia-born son-of-a-soldier was raised on US Army bases, first picking up a guitar after seeing the Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform while still at high school, determined to follow a similar path. And so he has: across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed in to one of American music’s most singular artists.
“I guess you’d have to say that we were lucky,” reflects Cray on his life in music, “because, growing up in the 1960s, the different music played on the radio really opened us up. I mean, we even had Albert Collins play our High School graduation party.”
Robert Cray’s story is one of struggle and commitment. Struggle and commitment that led to Cray enjoying phenomenal success–selling millions of albums and countless concert tickets, winning five Grammy Awards, being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, recipient of the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award, designing two signature model Fender guitars–yet for Robert what’s always mattered most is the music. Every note he plays counts, every song he sings is delivered as if it is his last: integrity and intensity are what has guided Cray’s musical career. He has never cheapened his output or delivered a substandard performance. Indeed, his commitment to making music of the highest standard has won Cray both a loyal audience and the respect of legendary artists.
Robert Cray has shared stage and/or studio with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Albert Collins, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Stevie Ray Vaughan… Cray’s stinging guitar playing and soulful voice, his skills as a band leader and performer, mark him as keeper of the flame for American roots music, an artist who never fails to deliver.
“We were so lucky just be able to see them,” says Cray of trading guitar licks on stage with legends of blues, rock and soul, “let alone share the stage with them-what an experience!
Robert Cray Premium Merch Package
-Premium Concert Ticket
-Exclusive T-shirt
-Autographed 8×10 Photo
-Exclusive VIP Merch Item
Merchandise is shipped the week of the show date to the address provided at checkout and may arrive shortly before or after the show. This package does not include a meet and greet with the artist.
