Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller.

Cray is all these things–and more. The Georgia-born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then, having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined that his destiny would follow a similar path. And so it turned out: across the past half-century Robert Cray has developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.

From forming a teenage garage band, through to striding the stage alongside several of the world’s greatest guitarists, 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 –— while his skills as a band leader and performer mark him as a keeper of the flame for American roots music. Cray’s commitment to making music of the highest order has won him both a loyal audience and the respect of many legendary figures.

Robert Cray has shared stage and/or studio with the likes of John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Albert Collins, StevieRay Vaughan, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Buddy Guy, the MemphisHorns, and Hi Rhythm Section, among many others!