Robert Cray
Biography
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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Austin City Limits
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
All Movies (21)
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20192020 · as Self
- John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man2019 · as Self
- Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego2017 · as Self
- The Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live2015 · as Himself
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20132013 · as Self
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20102010 · as Self
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 20072007 · as Self
- Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters2005 · as Chitarra Voce
- Robert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 20052005 · as Guitar, Vocals
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival2004 · as Self
- John Lee Hooker - That's My Story2001
- A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan1996 · as Self
- The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge1995 · as Self
- The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut1995 · as Self
- B.B. King: Blues Summit1995 · as Self
- John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-19921992
- Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night1991 · as Self
- Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night1991 · as Himself
- Montreux Jazz Festival 19911991 · as Self
- Eric Clapton: 24 Nights1991 · as Self - Guitar
- Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll1987 · as Self
All TV Shows (3)
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue2017 · as Self
- Austin City Limits1975 · as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self