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Bobby "Blue" Bland ...according to legend, Elvis Presley 's favourite singer.
Born in Tennessee in 1930 he learnt his trade singing with local gospel groups but soon moved on to frequent the local clubs based around the infamous Beale st. in Memphis.
A consistent string of hits during the late 50's and 60's cemented his reputation as a solid peformer with hits such as "I pity the fool " and "Turn on your love light ".
His most widely known song "Ain't no love in the heart of the city" was the hit single taken from his 1973 album Dreamer.
Still performing today at the grand old age of 79 he shows no signs of stopping!
































































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