Bobby (Blue) Bland, Soul and Blues Balladeer, Dies at 83

[vienna]

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/25/arts/music/bobby-blue-bland-soul-and-blues-balladeer-dies-at-83.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Bland was one of those unsung heroes of his field who had a huge influence on a great many of his contemporaries and on those who followed after him. He was one of those others cited as an influence: 'You think I'm good, you should hear Bobby'. The genres he affected are so many; blues, soul, jazz, rock, pop, country and many others. This is a great loss to the music world..

Thank you, Mr. Bland. RIP...

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[u crank]

Bland was one of those unsung heroes of his field who had a huge influence on a great many of his contemporaries and on those who followed after him

Agreed. A huge influence in music.

R.I.P. Bobby.

[Platapus]

A singer who was unsung? That's a neat trick. :D