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Bobby Bland, born in 1930, moved to nearby Memphis as a teenager and soon became part of the Beale Street blues scene. The soul-blues vocalist has released over 50 recordings and had dozens of singles on the R&B charts, including "I Pity the Fool" and "Turn On Your Love Light." Recognition of Bland includes induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997, and a Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.

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Harry's Blues Lyrics: Bobby ''Blue'' Bland Lyrics Lyrics to dozens of songs, some with audio clips. blueslyrics.tripod.com/artistswithsongs/bobby_blue_bland_1.htm

All Music Guide: Bobby "Blue" Bland Biography, related artists, and discography. www.allmusic.com/../..

All About Jazz: Bobby Blue Bland's After Midnight is Latest Malaco CD Announcement, including track listing. www.allaboutjazz.com/../../../../..

The Rhythm and Blues Primer: Bobby Bland Biography and recommended recordings, including an audio sample. www.zoo.co.uk/~primer/pdbland.html

Metroactive Music: Bland Man's Blues Review by Nicky Baxter of the 1999 release Memphis Monday Morning. www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/03.18.99/bobbyblue-9911.html

Salon People: Bobby "Blue" Bland Detailed biographical article by Sean Elder. cobrand.salon.com/people/bc/2000/03/14/bland

Blues Foundation: Bobby "Blue" Bland Biography. www.blues.org/laa/1997/laa97/bobbybio.html

Blues Foundation: Fourth Annual Lifetime Achievement Award Announcement of Bland's award. www.blues.org/laa/1998/index.html

PBS: Austin City Limits: Bobby Blue Bland and Susan Tedeschi Includes profile, photograph, and an interview. www.pbs.org/klru/austin/artists/program59.html

Bad Dog Blues: Little Boy Blue Includes a profile, album covers, and a list of recommended recordings. www.baddogblues.com/archives/6.01/essential.htm

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Bobby "Blue" Bland Profile and photograph of the 1992 inductee. rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=68