Henry Gray (musician)

Henry Gray (January 19, 1925 – February 17, 2020) was an African-American blues pianist and singer. He was born in Kenner, Louisiana. His career began in the 1930s and had performed with many artists, including Robert Lockwood Jr., Billy Boy Arnold, the Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. He created more than 50 albums. He was known for the creation of  the distinctive sound of the Chicago blues piano.

In 2017, Gray was added in to the Blues Hall of Fame.

On October 10, 2019, it was confirmed by Gray's family that he had entered hospice care in Baton Rouge. Gray died at the age of 95 on February 17, 2020.

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Other websites

 Official website of Henry Gray

Category:1925 births
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Category:American blues musicians
Category:American pianists
Category:American blues singers
Category:American military personnel of World War II
Category:Musicians from Louisiana
Category:Singers from Baton Rouge, Louisiana