Bobby Bland, born in 1930, moved to nearby Memphis as a teenager and soon became part of the Beale Street blues scene.
The soul-blues vocalist has released over 50 recordings and had dozens of singles on the R&B charts, including "I Pity the Fool" and "Turn On Your Love Light."
Recognition of Bland includes induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997, and a Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.
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Profile and photograph of the 1992 inductee.
Announcement, including track listing.
(January 03, 2003)
Detailed biographical article by Sean Elder.
(March 14, 2000)
Review by Nicky Baxter of the 1999 release Memphis Monday Morning.
(March 18, 1999)
Profile and photograph of the 1992 inductee.
Biography, related artists, and discography.
Announcement, including track listing.
(January 03, 2003)
Detailed biographical article by Sean Elder.
(March 14, 2000)
Review by Nicky Baxter of the 1999 release Memphis Monday Morning.
(March 18, 1999)
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