Bobby "Blue" Bland was a renowned American blues and soul singer with a prolific career that spanned several decades. Born on January 27, 1930, in Rosemark, Tennessee, Bland developed a sound that bridged the gap between the blues and R&B. His emotive vocal style was characterized by his smooth baritone and occasional guttural growl, which earned him the nickname "Lion of the Blues." Bland's career took off in th
... MeerBobby "Blue" Bland was a renowned American blues and soul singer with a prolific career that spanned several decades. Born on January 27, 1930, in Rosemark, Tennessee, Bland developed a sound that bridged the gap between the blues and R&B. His emotive vocal style was characterized by his smooth baritone and occasional guttural growl, which earned him the nickname "Lion of the Blues." Bland's career took off in the 1950s when he joined the Beale Streeters in Memphis, a group that also included notable musicians such as B.B. King and Johnny Ace.
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