Quick Facts
Born:
1953-08-01
Birthplace:
Columbus, Georgia, USA
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Robert Cray
Acting
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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.
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 with Jay Leno
Self - Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self
Austin City Limits
Self
Later... with Jools Holland
Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights
Self - Guitar
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Monochrome: Black, White & Blue TV | Self |
| 2015 | The Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live MOVIE | Himself |
| 2013 | Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters MOVIE | Chitarra Voce |
| 2005 | Robert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2005 MOVIE | Guitar, Vocals |