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**Bobby Blue Bland** Born on January 27, 1930, in Rosemark, Tennessee, Bobby Blue Bland was an influential American blues and R&B singer. He moved to Memphis in 1947 with his mother, where he began singing with local gospel groups, including The Miniatures. Bland became part of the vibrant music scene on Beale Street, associating with aspiring musicians who called themselves the Beale Streeters. Between 1950 and 1952, he recorded singles that did not achieve commercial success, but he eventually signed with Duke Records. His first single for Duke was released in 1955, and he began touring the "chitlin' circuit" with Junior Parker, also taking on roles as Parker's valet and driver. Bland's distinctive vocal style and collaborations with bandleader and arranger helped him craft the melodic big band blues singles for which he became renowned. His breakthrough came in 1957 with the R&B chart-topping hit "Farther Up The Road," which also reached no. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. He followed this success with hits like "Little Boy Blue" (1958) and a series of early 1960s releases, including "Cry Cry Cry," "I Pity The Fool" (an R&B no. 1 in 1961), and "Turn On Your Love Light." Many of his classic works were written by Joseph Scott, despite credits often going to others. Bland's final

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