Robert Cray

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Robert Cray

Post by ADJazzBV.Aco » 09 Jan 2008, 21:14

Čovjek koji me je definitivno osvojio sa svojom muzikom! Preljep blues! Obavezno poslušajte!
Za informacije o njegovom bendu, opremi albumina etc. posjetite Robert Cray Band
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Robert Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood, who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure during the late 1980s. He started playing guitar in his early teens. At Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, his love of blues and soul music flourished as he started collecting records. Originally, Robert Cray wanted to become an architect, but at about the same time he was going to study design in architecture he formed a local band "Steakface", described as "the best band from Lakewood you never heard of". Cray on guitar and vocals contributed greatly to Steakface's set list of songs by Hendrix, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Fleetwood Mac, the Grease Band, Blodwyn Pig, Jethro Tull, Forever More, Spirit, and the Faces. By the time he was twenty, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert, and decided to form his own band. His band started playing college towns on the west coast. After several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury Records in 1982. His third release, Strong Persuader, received a Grammy Award, while the crossover single "Smokin' Gun" gave him wider appeal and name recognition.

By now, Cray was an opening act for major stars, such as Eric Clapton (who remains a loyal friend to this day), and sold out larger venues as a solo artist. By the early 1990s his name was immediately associated with his soothing, soulful voice, crisp, clean guitar work, and innovative modern blues sound. Cray has generally played Fender guitars (Telecasters and Stratocasters) and there are two signature model Robert Cray Stratocasters available from Fender. The Robert Cray Custom Shop Stratocaster is made in the U.S. in the Fender Custom Shop and is identical to the guitars that Cray currently plays, while the Robert Cray Standard Stratocaster is a less-expensive version made in Fender's Ensenada, Mexico plant.

Cray also had the opportunity to play alongside John Lee Hooker, on his album Boom Boom. Cray plays the guitar solo in the song "Same Old Blues Again". He also feaures on the critically acclaimed album, The Healer, another recording from John Lee Hooker. Cray plays a guitar solo on the song "Baby Lee".

He continues to record and tour. Cray appeared multiple times on Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, and is currently supporting 'Slowhand' on his 2006-2007 world tour.

Also, in the film Animal House, Cray plays the uncredited bassist in Otis Day and the Knights.

Robert Cray Band

Robert Cray's current band line-up:
Robert Cray - Guitar/Singer
Kevin Hayes - Drums
Jim Pugh - Keyboards
Karl Sevareid - Bass Guitar

Discography

Who's Been Talkin' - 1980
Bad Influence - 1982
False Accusations - 1985
Showdown! - 1985 (recorded with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland)
Strong Persuader - 1986
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark - 1988
Midnight Stroll - 1990
I Was Warned - 1992
Shame + A SIN - 1993
Some Rainy Morning - 1995
Sweet Potato Pie - 1997
Take Your Shoes Off - 1999
Shoulda Been Home - 2001
Time Will Tell - 2003
Twenty - 2005
Live From Across The Pond - 2006

Compilations and re-issues
Who's Been Talkin' re-issue - 2001
Heavy Picks - The Robert Cray Band Collection - 1999
The Best Of Robert Cray edition of 20th Century Masters / The Millennium Collection - 2002

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Guitar_thrill » 10 Jan 2008, 00:16

Imam dosta njegovih albuma.Covek rastura,ne znam sta jos da kazem,vrhunski blues...

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by oldfishermanblues » 10 Jan 2008, 12:13

Obavezna literatura album Showdown! iz 1985. (sa Albert Collinsom i Johnny Copelandom)...Blackcat Bone...

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Funkomat » 12 Jan 2008, 17:38

Ne poznajem ga bas najbolje ali to sto sam cuo mi se jako svidja.
Ima odlican glas i kad je na jednom intervjuu rekao da je hteo bude arhitekta pa ostavio skolu zbog muzike odusevio sam se... :bow: To je i moj cilj

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Guitar_thrill » 12 Jan 2008, 19:14

Funkomat wrote:Ne poznajem ga bas najbolje ali to sto sam cuo mi se jako svidja.
Ima odlican glas i kad je na jednom intervjuu rekao da je hteo bude arhitekta pa ostavio skolu zbog muzike odusevio sam se... :bow: To je i moj cilj
To si gledao na Crossroads Guitar Festival ? :D

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Funkomat » 12 Jan 2008, 19:39

Da :D
Drago mi da plivamo u istim vodama...
Baci pogled na big muff demo iz pojacala i efekti kad smo vec kod toga

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Guitar_thrill » 13 Jan 2008, 02:24

Nisam nasao koja je to tema? Evo sad sam slusao Laugh Out Loud od Roberta Cray-a....pesme je odlicna,svidja mi se i kako covek peva....

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by LAZARUS » 13 Sep 2008, 17:50

Covek je fantastican i radi svoj posao iskrenije i bolje od mnogih,poslusaj te npr. Time makes two,ako nista drugo odusevice te devojke :P POZ

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Daddy Blues » 10 Feb 2009, 14:31

Ima strasan glas, i prelep ton, samo jos kaada bi prestao da pomera usne dok svira slolaze.

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Funkomat » 12 Feb 2009, 02:31

Daddy Blues wrote: prelep ton

http://www.matchlessamplifiers.com/ :wink:

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Daddy Blues » 12 Feb 2009, 13:35

A ja sam mislio da su to pojacala Jimmie Vaughan-a, na sceni.

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by alegra » 08 Jul 2009, 18:40

Obožavam ovog čovjeka...nevjerovatan je.

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by guv'nor » 08 Jul 2009, 19:03

O Cray-u sve najdobro!
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Funkomat wrote:kad je na jednom intervjuu rekao da je hteo bude arhitekta pa ostavio skolu zbog muzike odusevio sam se... To je i moj cilj
Pa šta čekaš, koliko znam još uvek nisi napustio fax? :mrgreen:

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by Duane » 09 Jul 2009, 16:40

krej je dobar batica i dobar gitarista... al sto ima dobru seriju signachr stratova... ja se odusevio, eto ima kolega sa foruma moze da posvedoci... mislio sam da je mejpl ćale dok nisam cuo kako rezhi rosewood na marshallu iz seamdes neke... kako rezhi... ufff... od have*a*cigar-a do stivi rej vona

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Re: Robert Cray

Post by veljapa » 03 Jul 2017, 12:01

Malo rastezanja prstiju za nas smrtnike. Pisu ljudi koji su ga videli uzivo da ima tolke sake da mu strat izgleda ko ukulele u rukama. Nije pomeren stim tj. ne svira iz A, a i kad pomeris stim samo premestas problem na visoke zice jer onda njih ne mozes da dohvatis domalicem.


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