Robert Cray

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[From left] Albert Collins, Robert Crae, Johnny Copeland are pictured with their guitars for the cover of their 1985 blues classic, Showdown!
Robert Cray tells the story behind the greatest all-star blues team-up of the ‘80s

By Andrew Daly Published

In 1985, Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, and Robert Cray got together for Showdown! – a bona-fide blues classic, and, as Cray tells us, a real fun time, too

Guitarists
Robert Cray on the mic, playing a Srat, at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Robert Cray on why he fell in love with the Fender Stratocaster – and how Buddy Guy’s younger brother started it all

By Andrew Daly Published

We get the lowdown on Robert Cray’s 15-strong Strat collection, and why one guitar was never the same after he lent it to Sonny Landreth

Guitarists
Robert Cray performs onstage at The Apollo Theater in New York City on March 30, 2023
“Practicing a solo puts you in a position of being unable to reach it later. I don't subscribe to that theory. My solos have to come straight out of me in the moment”: Robert Cray on his return to the road and why the blues must evolve to survive

By Andrew Daly Published

Back in the limelight thanks in part to an initiative by Vernon Reid, the veteran guitarist reflects on what made him a Strat man for life, and why we all need to accept that “there will never be another Howlin' Wolf or Muddy Waters”

Guitarists
Vernon Reid
“This situation is unacceptable”: Vernon Reid has launched a campaign to give under-appreciated guitar geniuses more recognition – and it’s working wonders

By Matt Owen Published

Five influential players have been highlighted by the Living Colour guitarist – and now their online profiles have exploded

Guitarists
Robert Cray
Learn to play the blues like Strat master Robert Cray

By Phil Short Published

Solo in major and minor keys with this lesson in the style of one of blues guitar's most legendary players

Lessons
Eric Clapton and Robert Cray
Robert Cray says he‘s ended his friendship with Eric Clapton: “I’d just rather not associate with somebody who’s on the extreme and being so selfish”

By Matt Parker Published

The bluesman told The Washington Post that Clapton’s decision to sing lyrics comparing lockdowns to slavery was a significant factor

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Robert Cray: "With solos, I just improvise and let it fly. It’s what you’re feeling right then and there"

By James Wood Published

Dear Guitar Hero: The longstanding bluesman answers your questions on everything from songwriting to playing with Eric Clapton

Artists
Tim Henson of Polyphia performs live
Go from Johnny Cash to Polyphia with these 6 diverse licks

By Pat Heath Published

Advance your guitar playing in 30 minutes by nailing these distinct styles

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Submit your questions for Robert Cray

By Damian Fanelli Published

Round up your best and brightest questions and send them our way, people

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Watch Robert Cray Perform "You Must Believe in Yourself" on 'Austin City Limits'

By Damian Fanelli Published

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