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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- Metroactive Music: Bland Man's Blues Review by Nicky Baxter of the 1999 release Memphis Monday Morning.
- Harry's Blues Lyrics: Bobby ''Blue'' Bland Lyrics Lyrics to dozens of songs, some with audio clips.
- All Music Guide: Bobby "Blue" Bland Biography, related artists, and discography.
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Bobby "Blue" Bland Profile and photograph of the 1992 inductee.