Larry McCray is a great modern bluesman with blistering guitar chops. Born in 1960 in Smackover, Arkansas, McCray grew up immersed in gospel, soul, and the electric blues of the three Kings—BB, Albert, and Freddie. After years of playing gigs while holding down a factory job, he became the first artist signed to Virgin Records’ blues imprint, Point Blank. His 1990 debut Ambition was followed by critically acclaimed albums including Delta Hurricane and Born to Play the Blues.
Throughout his career, McCray has shared stages with legends like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert King, the Allman Brothers, Joe Walsh, Jonny Lang, Levon Helm, and Joe Bonamassa. In 2014 he won the Top Guitarist prize in the International Blues Matters writers poll.
