Bobby Rush
Bobby Rush is an actively performing bluesman and American and International treasure who began his musical career in 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas playing in the juke joints and honky tonks of the so-called “chitlin’ circuit” with many of the legendary founders of recorded blues and rock and roll. He grew up playing with legendary blues and rock and roll artists including Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Etta James, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Chuck Berry and others. In the early 1970s he had his first chart topping song, “Chicken Heads” which was certified gold. His legendary energy and comedy of his live shows full of ribald humor have made him a leading octogenarian sex symbol rivalling Betty White. He has released 22 studio albums and He was inducted in 2006 into the Blues Hall of Fame and won his first Grammy at the age of 83 in 2017 for his album Porcupine Meat in the category Best Traditional Blues Album. He has won 17 Blues Music Awards and nominated for many more. His albums Down In Louisiana and Decisions featuring Blinddog Smokin’ and Dr. John both received Grammy nominations. He was the first blues artists to perform in China in 2007 where he earned the moniker “International Dean of the Blues” and received the Friendship Ambassador to the Great Wall of China after performing the largest concert ever held at the site. He appeared singing his legendary hit “Ain’t Studdin’ You” in Eddie Murphy’s Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name.
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