Robert Cray Biography

Robert Cray who was born as Robert William Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer, who has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards.

Robert Cray Age

Cray was born on August 1, 1953, Columbus, Georgia, USA. He is 66 years old as of 2019. Cray celebrates his birth on August 11 every year.

Robert Cray Height and Weight

Cray appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Robert Cray Education

Robert attended Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia. His family moved to Tacon, Washington where he was admitted at Lakes High School, Lakewood, Washington.

Robert Cray Family

Cray is the daughter of Maggie Cray(mother) and Henry Cray(father). He has not disclosed much information concerning his family and it is also not known whether he has siblings. However, we are keeping tabs on this information and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Robert Cray Wife

Robert is married to Susan Turner-Cray. The two exchanged their vows on February 10, 1990. Susan Turner-Cray and Robert Cray have been married for 29 years. Susan is an actress, director as well as a writer who was born on August 21, 1965, in Northampton, England, UK.

Robert Cray Children

There is no information disclosed in the public about his children or a child he has fathered anywhere. However, this information is under review and will be updated as soon as it is available.

Robert Cray Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Cray:

• Full Name: Robert William Cray
• Age/ How Old?: 66 years
• Date of Birth: August 1, 1953
• Place of Birth: Columbus, Georgia, USA
• Education‎: Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia, Lakes High School, Lakewood, Washington.
• Birthday: August 1
• Nationality: American
• Father’s Name: Henry Cray
• Mother’s Name: Maggie Cray
• Married?: Susan Turner-Cray
• Height/ How tall?: Not Available
• Weight: Not Available
• Profession: Guitarist, Singer
• Net worth: $5million

Robert Cray Guitarist and Singer

Robert’s interest in his current career began after seeing Muddy Waters, Freddie King and Albert in a concert and decided to form his own band, at the age of twenty. Cray collaborated with Curtis Salgado and formed the Robert Cray Band. Robert was the uncredited bassist in Otis Day and the Knights. In 180. Robert released the album Who’s Been Talkin’ under Tomato Records. Cray released the albums, High To0ne Records, Bad Influence and False Accusations in the mid-1989, which were received moderately in the United States.

Alongside his hero Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland, Robert released the album Showdown! Cray released his fourth album in 1986, Strong Persuader which was produced by Dennis Walker which received a Grammy Award. His single song,” Smokin’ Gun” gave him wider name recognition and appeal. In 1986, Robert recorded with Ted Hawkins under the pseudonym” Night Train Clemons”. Cray has sold out many larger venues as a solo artist and has been the opening act for major stars like Eric Clapton. Robert has done so far many albums and songs. He is still containing to record and tour. In his band, Cray plays lead guitar, sings and banters with Hooker.

Robert Cray Songs

• Nothing but a woman
• Right next door
• Smoking gun
• I guess I showed her
• Time Makes Two
• Coming home
• Love gone to waste
• Sadder days
• Don’t be afraid of the dark

Robert Cray Band

• Les Falconer
• Dover Weinberg
• Richard Cousins
• Peter Boe
• Al Chez
• Kevin Hayes
• Wayne Jackson
• Tim Kaihatsu
• Andrew Love
• Ed Manion
• Rocky Manzanares
• Tom Murphy
• David Olson
• Mark Pender
• Jimmy Pugh
• Warren Rand
• Curtis Salgado
• Karl Sevareid
• David Stewart
• Mike Vannice
• Terence F Clark

Robert Cray Tour

• Who’s Been Talkin
• Stronger persuader
• Bad Influence
• I was warned
• Midnight Stroll