Robert Cray
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.
Filmography (24 titles)
9.0MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Self · 2020
MovieJohn Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man
Self · 2019
8.0MovieEric Clapton - Live in San Diego
Self · 2017
ShowMonochrome: Black, White & Blue
Self · 2017
8.0MovieThe Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live
Himself · 2015
5.8MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
Self · 2013
8.3MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Self · 2010
7.1MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
Self · 2007
Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters
Chitarra Voce · 2005
MovieRobert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2005
Guitar, Vocals · 2005
8.4MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Self · 2004
5.4MovieJohn Lee Hooker - That's My Story
2001
10.0MovieA Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Self · 1996
8.6MovieThe Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self · 1995
7.3MovieThe Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self · 1995
7.7MovieB.B. King: Blues Summit
Self · 1995
MovieJohn Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1992
MovieGuitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night
Self · 1991
6.0MovieGuitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
Himself · 1991
MovieMontreux Jazz Festival 1991
Self · 1991
6.9MovieEric Clapton: 24 Nights
Self - Guitar · 1991
7.3MovieChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
Self · 1987
6.3ShowAustin City Limits
Self · 1975
7.5ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962