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Meet Bobby Rush, a Chicago blues icon born Emmett Ellis Jr. in Homer, Louisiana (November 10, 1933). Raised on a cotton farm, Rush moved from the Mississippi River Delta to the Windy City, shaping a career that would earn him a place in the Blues Hall of Fame and a string of Grammy-winning albums. As he approaches milestone anniversaries, Rush continues to tour, collaborate, and celebrate a life dedicated to the craft of traditional blues. Below, you’ll find a concise biography, key discography highlights, and upcoming tour information. We’ve got you covered on where to see him live and how to connect with him online.