The title song from the album won Cray his third Grammy, and he guested on Eric Clapton’s “Journeyman”, whilst also being on the bill at Clapton’s eighteen show marathon at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Robert Cray Band’s next album “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” (1988) was recorded in Los Angeles, California, and featured David Sanborn on guest saxophone. During 1986 Cray played 170 concerts, including his seventh European tour since 1984, building on his increasing reputation in the UK. Cray’s participation with Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland on “Showdown!” (1985, Alligator) and the 1986 album release, “Strong Persuader”, again produced by Walker, both received Grammy Awards, while the crossover single “Smoking Gun” gave him wider appeal and name recognition. In 1984, The Robert Cray Band completed their first European tour to critical acclaim. It was the connection with the producing and songwriting team of Bruce Bromberg and Dennis Walker at Hightone that helped to create the mold-breaking music of “Bad Influence” (1983) and “False Accusations” (1985). The record was initially shelved for two years, being eventually issued by the short-lived Tomato label (whose licence was picked up by “Atlantic Records” (U.S.) and “Charly” in the UK.Īfter several years of regional success, Cray was signed to Mercury in 1982. The album was recorded during constant touring in the U.S. With bassist Richard Cousins, keyboardist Peter Boe and drummer Tom Murphy, they launched The Robert Cray Band in 1980 with “Who’s Been Talkin”. Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist, composer and singer.

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