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Bobby Murray was born on 9 June, 1953 in Nagoya, Japan, is an American songwriter. Discover Bobby Murray's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
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Guitarist, songwriter, record producer |
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70 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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9 June, 1953 |
Birthday |
9 June |
Birthplace |
Nagoya, Japan |
Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous Guitarist with the age 70 years old group.
Bobby Murray Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Bobby Murray height not available right now. We will update Bobby Murray's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bobby Murray Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bobby Murray worth at the age of 70 years old? Bobby Murray’s income source is mostly from being a successful Guitarist. He is from Japan. We have estimated Bobby Murray's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Bobby Murray Social Network
Timeline
Bobby Murray (born June 9, 1953) is an American electric blues guitarist, songwriter and record producer, who played in Etta James' backing band for 23 years, performed on three Grammy Award winning recordings with James and B.B. King and released four solo albums.
In 1988, Murray joined Etta James' backing ensemble, the Roots Band, performing with James for over 20 years.
He appeared on B.B. King's Grammy Award-winning album, Blues Summit, reuniting with Robert Cray on the track, "Playing With My Friends."
Murray also played guitar on James' Grammy winning recordings, Let's Roll and Blues to the Bone.
Murray's definitive style is heard on the Etta James song, "Blues is My Business" in an episode of television drama series, The Sopranos.
Murray performed with James' Roots Band on other television programs such as The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits and Late Night with David Letterman.
Murray also played at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, the WOMAD Festival and the inaugural celebration for President Bill Clinton.
The Allmusic journalist, Thom Owens, commented about Murray's work on the recording, "he's a fine guitarist, as he proves here, turning out jazzy, classy solos that separate him from the rest of the crowd."
In 1999, the follow-up album, Waiting for Mr. Goodfingers..., was issued by No Cover Productions.
A live album, Live & Lowdown! was released in May 2006.
In 2011, the Detroit Blues Society granted Murray their Lifetime Achievement Award.
Murray currently leads his own band in Metro Detroit and has won several Detroit Music Awards.
His latest solo recording, Love Letters From Detroit, was released in 2021 and was granted the Outstanding Blues Recording of the Year at the Detroit Music Awards.
His guitar playing was mainly influenced by Albert Collins and B.B. King.
Murray currently resides in White Lake, Michigan, United States.
Murray was born on a US Air Force base in Nagoya, Japan to a Japanese mother and an Irish father.
Growing up in a military family, he was later raised in Tacoma, Washington.
Murray attended the same high school as Robert Cray and they engaged Albert Collins to play at the school's graduation party.
Murray started his musical career playing in blues clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, having originally formed an ensemble that became Robert Cray and the Crayolas.
In 2011, Murray received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Detroit Blues Society.
Murray also received Detroit Music Awards in the Outstanding Instrumentalist (Blues) and Outstanding Blues Performer/Group categories.
Murray's latest album is Love Letters From Detroit (2021) and the title track, "Love Letter", is a song written by Murray and his wife about Etta James and him playing with her.