Acting · Columbus, Georgia, USA · Born August 1, 1953
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.
MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020
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MovieJohn Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man
2019
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MovieEric Clapton - Live in San Diego
2017
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TVMonochrome: Black, White & Blue
2017
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MovieThe Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live
2015
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MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
2013
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MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
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MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
2007
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Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters
2005
as Chitarra Voce
MovieRobert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2005
2005
as Guitar, Vocals
MovieEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004
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MovieJohn Lee Hooker - That's My Story
2001
MovieA Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
1996
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MovieThe Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
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MovieThe Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995
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MovieB.B. King: Blues Summit
1995
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MovieJohn Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1992
MovieGuitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night
1991
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MovieGuitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
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MovieMontreux Jazz Festival 1991
1991
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MovieEric Clapton: 24 Nights
1991
as Self - Guitar
MovieChuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987
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TVAustin City Limits
1975
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TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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