Robert Cray
Acting
Born August 1, 1953 · Columbus, Georgia, USA
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.
Films (21)
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
2020
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man
2019
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
2018
Eric Clapton - Live in San Diego
2017
The Robert Cray Band - 4 Nights of 40 Years Live
2015
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013
2013
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
2007
Robert Cray - The Best of Robert Cray - 20th Century Masters
2005
Robert Cray - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2005
2005
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
2004
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
2001
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
1996
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995
B.B. King: Blues Summit
1995
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
1992
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Experimental Night
1991
Guitar Legends EXPO '92 at Sevilla - The Blues Night
1991
Montreux Jazz Festival 1991
1991
Eric Clapton: 24 Nights
1991
Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll
1987