Roy Gaines

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Born
12 August 1937
Born In
Waskom, Harrison County, Texas, United States
Died
11 August 2021 (aged 83)
Roy Gaines was born August 12, 1937 in Waskom, Texas. His family moved to Houston when he was six. He is the brother of Grady Gaines, once saxophone player in Little Richard's backup band The Upsetters. At an early age Gaines first began playing piano in the style of Nat King Cole. He became friendly with other local musicians such as Clarence Hollimon and Johnny Copeland. In his teens he switched to the guitar and became an admirer of T-Bone Walker, another Texan. Roy soon began playing clubs throughout the Houston area. He met his hero in 1951, and even backed T-Bone on stage… read more
Roy Gaines was born August 12, 1937 in Waskom, Texas. His family moved to Houston when he was six. He is the brother of Grady Gaines, once saxophone player in Little Richard's backup band The Upsetters. At an early age Gaines first began playing piano in the style of Nat King Cole. He be… read more
Roy Gaines was born August 12, 1937 in Waskom, Texas. His family moved to Houston when he was six. He is the brother of Grady Gaines, once saxophone player in Little Richard's backup band The Upsetters. At an early age Gaines first began playing piano in the style of Nat King Cole. He became friendly with other local musicians such as Clarence Hollimon and J… read more

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1 Bluesman For Life Bluesman for Life - Remastered
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2 I Got the T-Bone Walker Blues Stormy Monday
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3 Superman (1975) (Blues Reference) Stormy Monday Blues
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4 Rock-a-Billy: Boogie Woogie Blues Man Black Gal
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5 Jukebox Mambo, Vol. 3 Alabama Sue
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6 Play track Rock-a-Billy: Boogie Woogie Blues Man Night Beat
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7 Superman (1975) (Blues Reference) Happy Birthday Blues (Take 2)
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8 Superman (1975) (Blues Reference) Once I Was A Gambler
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9 Roy Gaines and his Orchestra: Tuxedo Blues Come Home
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10 Rock-a-Billy: Boogie Woogie Blues Man You're Right, I'm Left
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  1. 1,624 listeners

    15 Sep 1998 · 11 tracks

    Bluesman For Life
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    New Frontier Lover
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    1 Jan 1998 · 11 tracks

    I Got the T-Bone Walker Blues
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  4. 165 listeners

    15 Jun 2008 · 9 tracks

    Superman (1975) (Blues Reference)
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