Name: Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm
Brand: Robert Cray

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Bonus disc: No

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JV2017LP

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-04-28

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Standard:20

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0020286223658

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Robert Cray

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

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Megaforce

Megaforce is a subsidiary of Megaforce Records, a renowned music label that has been making waves in the industry since its inception. With a strong focus on rock and metal genres, Megaforce has built a reputation for discovering and nurturing some of the most iconic artists in these genres.

Since its establishment, *Megaforce* has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions, bringing groundbreaking music to the forefront. The label's commitment to artistic integrity and innovation has led to the success of numerous legendary acts such as Metallica, Anthrax, and Testament.

With an impressive roster of talented musicians under their belt, *Megaforce* continues to be at the forefront of shaping the rock and metal landscape. Their dedication to supporting emerging artists ensures that they remain a driving force in the industry for years to come.

For his latest project, Robert Cray &amp; Hi Rhythm, the Blues Hall of Famer traveled to Memphis with his friend, renowned Grammy Award winning producer Steve Jordan, to make a classic soul album with Hi Rhythm, the band that helped create that sound. Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues, soul and R&amp;B for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins and over 20 acclaimed albums. Jordan and Cray met in 1987 while working on the concert film Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll, a tribute to Chuck Berry. Steve produced Robert's Grammy winning Take Your Shoes Off in 1999, and a number of other albums, including the exciting 4 Nights of 40 Years Live. He knew of Robert's deep love of O.V. Wright and other Memphis soul legends, and suggested they take up residence at Royal Studios, where Wright, Ann Peebles, Al Green, Syl Johnson, Otis Clay and many others recorded with the venerable producer, songwriter, arranger and engineer, Willie Mitchell. The core of Mitchell's Hi Rhythm band used on many of those landmark sessions was still around, though Mitchell himself had passed in 2010. Set inside an old theatre, the funky Royal Studios looks much as it did when Al Green was cutting those classics for Hi Records. Guitarist Teenie Hodges has passed away, but his brothers Rev. Charles Hodges (organ and piano) and Leroy "Flick" Hodges (bass), along with cousin Archie "Hubbie" Turner (keyboards), were still there. "It was a soul, rhythm and blues, fantasy camp for us. Those guys have been playing in that room for 50 years," says Jordan. 

Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm

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