Robert Cray

Five-time Grammy winner and revered blues performer, Robert Cray has been hailed as one of the best singer-songwriters and guitarists of his genre for years. And, as his nearly four decades of work attest, he deserves the praise. After making key changes to his band's personnel, bassist Richard Cousins, his old performing partner, rejoined the band, together with other key new band members, including keyboardist Jim Pugh, and Tony Braunagel on drums. Cray began 2009 with concert appearances in Brazil and Japan and is currently on tour to support the release of his new studio album, This Time. Release date August 11.

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