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Robert Cray

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Musician

The Resume

    (August 1, 1953- )
    Born in Columbus, Georgia
    Recorded 'Smoking Gun,' 'Right Next Door,' 'Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark' and 'The Forecast'

Why he might be annoying:

    His band, 'The Robert Cray Band,' has had a lot of membership changes.
    Many blues purists don't like his style, feeling it's too modern.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was part of the blues revival of the 80's.
    He has collaborated with many musicians including Johnny Rivers, David Sanborn, Eric Clapton and John Lee Hooker.
    His 1986 album 'Strong Persuader' and its hit 'Smoking Gun' helped launch him into the mainstream.
    He has two signature Stratocaster models from Fender.
    His music has won many Grammys.

Credit: Insane In Da Brain


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 81 Votes: 60.49% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying