Robert Calvin Bland (born Robert Calvin Brooks; January 27, 1930 – June 23, 2013), known professionally as Bobby "Blue" Bland, was an American blues singer. Bland developed a sound that mixed gospel with the blues and R&B. [2] He was described as "among the great storytellers of blues and soul music...

2025年2月16日 · Merging elements of gospel, blues, and R&B, Bland has often been described as one of the great storytellers of blues and soul music. Nominated for seven Grammy Awards, Bland was inducted into...

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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupAin't God Something · Bobby BlandA Tribute To Gospel℗ 1978 UMG Recordings, Inc.Released on: 1999-01-01Producer: M...

2025年1月8日 · Bobby “Blue” Bland’s ability to blend blues with soul and gospel created a timeless sound that continues to inspire artists and captivate audiences. From his early days on Beale Street to his enduring legacy as “The Voice,” Bland remains a cornerstone of modern blues and a testament to the power of resilience and innovation in music.

2008年5月22日 · Blues singer Robert Calvin “Bobby” Bland also known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, was born on January 27, 1930 in Rosemark, Tennessee. He then moved to Memphis, Tennessee with his mother where he started getting involved with local gospel groups.

2007年10月21日 · A Bobby Bland gospel album would've worked even better than the gospel records King made, considering Bland's masterful singing style and his C.L. Franklin-inspired "squall." Fortunately, we have today's selection to show that Bland could handle gospel material.

2014年1月26日 · Known as “The Sinatra of the Blues,” Bobby “Blue” Bland (1930–2013) wowed fans with gospel-influenced blues and soul and was beloved for his uniquely lush and dramatic tunes.

A lifelong Memphian, Bland (1930-2013) played a principal role in the birth and popularity of the modern soul-blues style. Born and raised on gospel singing in the Rosemark community, he moved into the city in 1948, where he made his mark on Beale Street along with the likes of B.B. King and other greats of his generation.

Later moving to Memphis with his mother, Bland started singing with local gospel groups there, including amongst others the Miniatures. Eager to expand his interests, he began frequenting the city's famous Beale Street where he became associated with an ad hoc circle of aspiring musicians named "The Beale Streeters".