Robert Cray, a prominent figure in blues, soul, and R&B for over four decades, boasts five Grammy wins, induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, and an Americana Lifetime Achievement award. Growing up in the Northwest, he drew inspiration from diverse influences such as the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Bobby Bland, Jimi Hendrix, and the Beatles. Cray's teenage band was particularly drawn to Southern Soul and blues, with Albert Collins shaping their early direction.
