So is everyone catching Robert Cray on his tour through Texas this week?

Just kidding, I know y'all are too young. I've never seen him, but I think I'd like him. Sounds like a cross between Atlanta Rhythm Section and a middle aged white man singing soul music.

I realize this will be the shortest thread of the month, but are there any fans around here?

Not a huge fan but I respect him. He's on the edge of being easy listening blues, like Keb' Mo'. I'm more of a blues traditionalist.

Fun Robert Cray fact. He was the bass player in Otis Day & The Knights in the movie Animal House.

I enjoy most of the songs he's recorded. Bought a couple of his CDs back in the day.

Listened to quite a bit of Robert Cray in the 80s and 90s. Saw him many times at Bluesfest in Dallas. Great musician and great sound. I haven't been keeping up with him the past 15 years or so.

Love his album, "I Was Warned". Super talented guitarist.

I used to have the Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark cd but it's long gone.

Cray was part of the lineup that was on the bill with SRV at the time of his death.

Saw Robert Cray open for Eric Clapton one time. Derek Trucks was in Clapton's band at the time too. Great show.

I have the Strong Persuader CD in a box somewhere. Had some really good stuff on it. Used to listen to it a lot.

Saw him at Gruene Hall back in the day. Great show.

TXAG 05 said:

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Saw Robert Cray open for Eric Clapton one time. Derek Trucks was in Clapton's band at the time too. Great show.

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I saw them in Dallas a while back - loved Cray !

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Strong Persuader

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Great album

Interesting comment, Buddy Guy describes him as a young bluesman who will help keep the blues alive.

TXAGBQ76 said:

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Interesting comment, Buddy Guy describes him as a young bluesman who will help keep the blues alive.

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When did he say that? 40 years ago?

At a concert about five years ago or so. Also in an interview.

I love Buddy but if he really said that he's going senile. Cray is 69 ****ing years old. How can he be a "young blues man"?

And Buddy Guy is 86 years old so Cray is a young guy to him.

Love Robert Cray. Been a huge fan ever since the Strong Persuader tour. Seen him live a few times, both solo and opening for Huey Lewis. He really did revitalize the blues in the 90s, along with Albert Collins. Some of his later work has veered a bit towards political and social themes, but his songwriting and guitar playing are still very solid.

Saw him a few years ago at the arena theater in Houston and he's great live.

But I will mostly remember that show for the VERY drunk woman constantly screaming "ROBERT CRAAAAAAYYY" through the ENTIRE show. My wife and I still laugh about her to this day

Speaking of Buddy Guy, he's got a new album out today. Listening now and so far it's really good. I swear he gets better with age and continues to put out solid albums consistently. First saw him 20+ years ago. Always a fun show.