Artist Bio:
Bobby "Blue" Bland was an American blues singer who was born on January 27, 1930, in Rosemark, Tennessee, and passed away on June 23, 2013, in Memphis, Tennessee. Bland was known for his smooth vocal style that mixed blues, soul, and R&B influences. He began his music career in the 1950s and released several successful albums throughout the following decades.
Bland's most popular songs include "Turn on Your Love Light," "Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City," and "I Pity the Fool." He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Bland's music has influenced many artists and he is considered a key figure in the development of the blues and soul genres.
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