Paramount Presents: The Robert Cray Band: All Amped Up Tour 2026

Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray embodies all these titles and more. Born in Georgia and raised in Washington, he picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix's performance in Seattle, he set out on a path that has made him one of American music's most unique artists.

From forming a teenage garage band to sharing the stage with some of the world's greatest guitarists, Robert Cray's journey is marked by struggle and commitment. His dedication has led to phenomenal success: millions of albums sold, countless concert tickets, five Grammy Awards, induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, and the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award. He even designed two signature model Fender guitars.

For Cray, the music is what truly matters. Every note he plays and every song he sings is delivered with integrity and intensity. His commitment to high-quality music has earned him a loyal audience and the respect of legendary figures in popular music.

Cray has shared the stage and studio with icons like John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, and many more. His stinging guitar playing, soulful voice, and leadership skills mark him as a keeper of the flame for American roots music.

Over five decades, Robert Cray has revitalized blues and soul while rocking hard with the best. With 19 studio albums, each filled with his distinctive songs, he continues to create music that sounds uniquely like him. As Cray says, “All these years we have been fortunate to do what we love doing, playing the music we love playing. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

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