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Born in Nagoya, Japan, on June 9, 1953, Bobby Murray grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and built a legendary career rooted in Detroit’s vibrant blues scene. Over more than two decades, he toured and recorded with Etta James, contributing to Grammy-winning projects with James and B.B. King. Recognized by the Detroit Blues Society with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 and a string of Detroit Music Awards, Murray blends soulful vocals with dynamic guitar work that honors tradition while pushing the genre forward.