Roy Gaines | |
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 Gaines in 1977 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Roy James Gaines |
| Born | August 12, 1937 Waskom, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 2021 (aged 83) |
| Genres | Texas blues, electric blues[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Roy James Gaines (August 12, 1937 – August 11, 2021) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1][2][3] He wrote and recorded the song "A Hell of a Night", which was first issued on his 1982 album Gainelining. He was the younger brother of the blues musician Grady Gaines.[1]
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- ^ "Roy Gaines: Biography". Oldies.com. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
- ^ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 180. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.