Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things and more. Georgia-born and Washington-raised, Cray picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV, and inspired by Jimi Hendrix, set out on a path that has spanned five decades. From teenage garage bands to the world’s biggest stages, he has played alongside legends like B.B. King, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton.
Cray’s journey is one of commitment, integrity, and passion. He’s sold millions of albums, won five GRAMMY® Awards, been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, earned the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award, and collaborated with Fender® on two signature guitars. Yet it’s always been about the music. Every note matters. Every song is delivered with heart.
With 19 studio albums, Cray has revitalized blues and soul, crafting a sound entirely his own. His stinging guitar, soulful voice, and masterful songwriting make him a true torchbearer of American roots music.
