Robert Cray Band, And?

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Though you may not know his name, Robert Cray Band is quite prolific and successful with FIVE Grammys!!! From Bing: The Robert Cray Band is a renowned musical group that has been touring and recording since 1974. The band’s unique groove is born from a love of Soul, R&B, Gospel, Blues, and Rock n Roll. Led by the talented Robert Cray, a five-time Grammy winner, the band has achieved significant recognition in the music industry. Robert Cray has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame and has earned the Americana Music Awards Lifetime Achievement for Performance.
Throughout their career, the Robert Cray Band has released over twenty acclaimed albums and sold millions of copies worldwide. The band’s music is characterized by Cray’s exceptional guitar playing and soulful vocals. Their sound is influenced by legendary artists such as Albert Collins, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, and Eric Clapton.

Their top ten:
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So, you are probably an old timer like me if you recognize his songs. We are in Napa with dear friends to enjoy the concert this evening. As I have said many times before, please get out to see the older performers before they retire. I was so fortunate to see some of the best, Elton, Frank, Elvis, Aretha, Jimi, Paul Simon, Sting, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond, Dave Brubeck, Seiji Ozawa, Arthur Fiedler, Dan Fogelberg, James Brown, Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, Bob Dylan, B. B. King, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Roger McGuinn and the Byrds, Peter, Paul, and Mary, the Everly Brothers, Michael McDonald, CSN & Y, Steve Perry, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson. Wow, I did not realize I saw and heard that many! I am sure I missed a few. But Napa and our dear friends are the destination. Though I never considered living here, it seems quite appealing now. It is only an hour to the City, two hours to the Sierras, and an hour from the ocean. Staying with Paul and Chris is truly a vacation from reality!

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