In the late 1970s he lived in Eugene, Oregon, where he formed the Robert Cray Band and collaborated with Curtis Salgado in the Cray-Hawks. There, he attended Lakes High School in Lakewood, Washington.īy the age of 20, Cray had seen his heroes Albert Collins, Freddie King and Muddy Waters in concert and decided to form his own band they began playing college towns on the West Coast. His family eventually settled in the Tacoma, Washington, area. While there, he played in his first band, The One-Way Street. Cray's musical beginnings go back to when he was a student at Denbigh High School in Newport News, Virginia. Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia, while his father was stationed at Fort Benning. He has led his own band and won five Grammy Awards. Robert William Cray (born August 1, 1953) is an American blues guitarist and singer.
Oral History, Robert Cray talks about growing up in Washington, and going to the local music store and dreaming about becoming a musician.” Interview date August 8, 2014, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library
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