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Bobby Bland Obituary
Rodd Bland said his father died due to complications from an ongoing illness at his Memphis, Tenn., home. He was surrounded by relatives.
Bland was known as the "the Sinatra of the blues" and was heavily influenced by Nat King Cole, often recording with lavish arrangements to accompany his smooth vocals. He even openly imitated Frank Sinatra on the "Two Steps From the Blues" album cover, standing in front of a building with a coat thrown over his shoulder.
"He brought a certain level of class to the blues genre," said Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, son of legendary musician and producer Willie Mitchell.
Bland was a contemporary of B.B. King's, serving as the blues great's valet and chauffer at one point, and was one of the last of the living connections to the roots of the genre. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 and was an influence on scores of young rock 'n' rollers.
Born in Rosemark, Tenn., he moved to nearby Memphis as a teenager and became a founding member of the Beale Streeters, a group that also included King and Johnny Ace. Upon his induction, the Rock Hall of Fame noted Bland was "second in stature only to B.B. King as a product of Memphis' Beale Street blues scene."
After a stint in the Army, he recorded with producer Sam Phillips, who helped launch the careers of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, in the early 1950s with little to show for it. It wasn't until later that decade Bland began to find success.
He scored his first No. 1 on the R&B charts with "Further On Up the Road" in 1957 and it was around this time he got his nickname, taken from his song "Little Boy Blue" because his repertoire focused so closely on lovelorn subject matter. Beginning with "I'll Take Care of You" in early 1960, Bland released a dozen R&B hits in a row. That string included "Turn On Your Love Light" in 1961.
Some of his best-known songs included "Call on Me" and "That's the Way Love Is," both released in 1963, and "Ain't Nothing You Can Do" in 1964.
"Lead Me On," another well-known song, breaks the listener's heart with the opening lines: "You know how it feels, you understand/What it is to be a stranger, in this unfriendly land."
Bland wasn't as well known as some of his contemporaries, but was no less an influential figure for early rock 'n' roll stars. Many of his songs, especially "Further On Up the Road" and "I Pity the Fool," were recorded by young rockers, including David Bowie and Eric Clapton.
"He's always been the type of guy that if he could help you in any way, form or fashion, he would," Rodd Bland said.
ADRIAN SAINZ,Associated Press
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965 Entries
Latisha Faison
May 2, 2025
You Were Once Asleep, but Now You Awaken! You were and are so great and you taught us to dream. Thank you Mr. Bland.
Gsmih
January 26, 2024
Mr Bland ,my mother love you ,an she got me loving you too .I'm 67 now ,I'm still playing your music, my mother pass away 9 years ago, she was 90,an she would be 99 now,great music,with BBK too she love you both an many more an Brook Benton ,Thank you for wonderful music.
Artemus Flagg
January 3, 2024
"The world cares very little about what a MAN or WOMAN knows; it is what the MAN or WOMAN is able to do" (Booker T. Washington). Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. of Charlotte, North Carolina
Ethel Holliday
January 2, 2024
My Condolences to family and friend, I Love him, and play his music that best
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Artemus Flagg
July 23, 2023
I saw Bobby "BLUE" Bland when he came to Charlotte during the "Blues is Alright Tour" several years ago. Other performers who accompanied him on the tour were in AWE just to be in his presence!!! Mr. Bobby "BLUE" Bland is still the MAN...up there jamming with BB King...singing "Let the Good Times Roll." "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" (Booker T. Washington). "Gray skies are just clouds passing over" (Duke Ellington). Respectfully submitted by:
Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. of Charlotte, NC. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
Courtney Ellis
July 22, 2023
Thank you Mr. Bobby Blue Bland for all your one of kind beautiful music. God rest your soul. I'm just a fan who grew up and still listen to my old roots. Thank you again
Artemus Flagg
April 12, 2023
Mr. Bobby "Blue" Bland...THE MAN!!! A MAN of VELVET and STEEL!!! Have you and B. B. King been singing "Let the good times roll?" "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way" (Booker T. Washington). "Gray skies are just clouds passing over" (Duke Ellington). Respectfully submitted by: Artemus Flagg, Ph. D. of Charlotte, NC (Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity)
MargeauxWright
April 11, 2023
I'm Ms Margeaux Wright from the Wright Creole Plantation descendants, now living in Hollywood CA I attended a concert of Sir Bobby Blue Bland in 1985 in California with my Favorite Brother Quincton C Vickers of Little Rock Arkansas,our favorite Blues Singer is Mr Bobby Blue Bland..He such a gracious person. I'm blessed to know his works,and the memories of sharing his music on stage and on vinyl with All my Love ones,will go on eternally,like the joy Mr. Bland has left for US to hear,will be eternal! My condolences to the Bland Family and,Praise be to the Most High for Mr. BOBBY Bland...
Cynthia Price
March 14, 2023
I´m 70 years of age and have enjoyed this man´s singing all my life. I feel as though I lost a member of my family. I will cherish his voice forever!
Willie Butler
November 20, 2021
Growing up, Bobby Bland was one of my favorite Blues Artists. His songs and voice were so unique.
My Condolences to the family.
May you Rest In Peace....
Monique Brewer
April 21, 2021
I’m glad I saw him perform.
October 31, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's...My condolences.
Dorothy Bailey
August 24, 2019
Thank you Family for sharing your Father, Husband with the world. A great singer and entertainer. Made a big difference in my life and many others.
Met Mr Bland in Compton, California at
Dootoo Music Center in 1969. Lifelong
fan.
SWEET MEMORIES
Ruthie Avery
June 24, 2019
BOBBY, BOBBY, BOBBY BLUE BLAND. YOUR RECORDS ARE STILL BEING PLAYED BECAUSE YOU ARE STILL TRULY MISSED. YOUR MEMORIES FOR ME WILL REMAIN ALWAYS AND FOREVER. REST MY FRIEND
June 22, 2019
Thinking about our love for your singing on the sixth anniversary of your homegoing. Still missing you and forever cherishing your legacy. It lives on as long as we have your music. Forever in our hearts.
Your Louisiana Fans
RUTHIE B. Evans Avery
July 13, 2018
BOBBY, BOBBY, BOBBY BLUE BLAND. STILL MISSING YOUR PRESENCE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED. RIP LOVE.
July 11, 2018
Bobby came to do a show in Tuskegee Alabama and I enjoyed a minute I will a grat artist
MRS PATRICIA BIAS-MCCALL
February 2, 2018
CRY CRY CRY, I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU, THAT'S THE WAY LOVE IS & I CAN'T LET HER GO (BLIND MAN). These songs made an impression on me as a very young girl. His voice & His orchestra. Your Spirit lives on & on. To MR BOBBY BLUE BLAND'S Family, know how bless you are & thank you for sharing him with us
Ruthie Evans Avery
December 26, 2017
BOBBY, BOBBY, BOBBY BLUE BLAND. YOU ARE STILL MISSED SO MUCH. YOUR MUSIC IS STILL STRONG AS EVER. REST ON MY FRIEND IN HEAVENLY PEACE. I LOVE YOU.
Barbara Butler
December 25, 2017
Bobby;
You were a jewel! I met you in DALLAS, Texas. My friend and I were invited to your trailer. You were performing with Johnnie Taylor and Al Braggs. You were quiter than they were. The trailer was full of fans !!!!!
Thank you for your music. I still listen to it . I get the blues sometimes!
October 16, 2017
Kudos to James Ingram for his stirring remembrances of the master of melisma, Sir Bobby. However, to set the record straight, let's give proper credit to his two Hall of Fame guitarists: 1. The Wizard, the great Mel Brown on guitar. And of course, 2. The incomparable guitarist who so perfectly fused blues and jazz on his many Duke recordings, HOFer Mr. Wayne Bennett. For fifty years I remember notifying my cadre of Bay Area Bobby fanatics with the simple words " The MAN is coming." They knew what I was taking about. Whether playing uptown at a tony Nob Hill eatery or to "his base" in a chitlin circuit blues dive in East Oakland, it was always "Blues Time" when Mel Jackson introduced "The Man's" triumphant arrival. I will always smile when thinking about Bobby encouraging his rookie sax player to take your time son, take your time." Bobby did just that as he chronicled through six decades of hits as he said "singing for his supper."
Diane Hollins
October 14, 2017
I grew up listening to his music and he's my favorite blues artist. RIP you're loved by many!
James Ingram
October 5, 2017
Bobby..... I was on tour in Singapore when I got the news.. In this business there are seldom truly original and gifted artists ! You were in a select catagory by yourself. The tight horn's and Mel Bennet going his magic on guitar , I could go on and on. You loved and respected your fans, and they were filled with the spirit of joy when you reached out to shake a hand! Your explosive shows brought hundreds of thousands to there feet! The concert in Chicago in 1984 is my favorite . The time in Phoenix when I spoke to you inside "Big Blue" before you went on was a thrill for me. I love you sir! Thanks for your friendship.
don huffman
September 29, 2017
Never forget this artist..
SANDRA HOUSTON
June 26, 2017
I've LOVED YOU DEARLY MR. BLAND AND MAY YOU RIP...YOU ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL LIFTED WHEN I HEARD YOUR VOICE...I FIRST SAW YOU IN PORTALES NM AND YOU WERE WALKING YOUR DOG...YOU WERE INTRODUCING AL TNT BRAGGS...I ASKED YOU FOR A FEW DEDICATIONS AND YOU IMMEDIATELY REPLIED WHEN YOU RETURNED FROM YOUR BREAK...I THANK YOU....THE BLUES IN MY HEART COMES FROM YOU..THE NEXT COUPLE OF TIMES I SAW YOU WAS IN SAN BERNARDINO CA....I ENJOYED HEARING THAT VOICE GOD BLESSED YOU WITH....KEEP SINGING UP THERE IN HEAVEN...NO ONE CAN TOUCH YOU....FOREVER YOUR BIGGEST FAN....SANDRA HOUSTON...RIALTO, CA....I MISS YOU...PRAYING FOR YOU ALWAYS..
Cassandrat Orr
April 7, 2017
Love your music
Sharon Payne
March 3, 2017
Still missing you!
Michelle Cantrell
January 7, 2017
Miss you Bobby and BB going to see you every year at the Fox's theatre in Detroit . Michelle Cantrell .
December 22, 2016
yMr Bland may you rest in Peace. The music you left behind for us to hear will always keep ypu in our hearts. You will never be far away, All we have to do is "Turn on that love Light in our heart and we will find you there waiting to entertain us like you did for so many years withe wonderful voice n-and million dollar smile. you are truly missed, LOretta MYer, col, ga
Valenda Newell
July 5, 2016
THANKS FOR THE MUSIC.......YOU ARE MISSED....YOU ARE MISSED...RIP
Marcelina Williams
April 24, 2016
Miss you Uncle Buzz, I loved to see you smile
Alfredia Watson
February 9, 2016
Mr. Bobby Bland truly missed. He had soul with a flavor, sweeter than wine. My all time favorite singer, bar none. Never missed a concert in Memphis,Tn. RIP
Misty Money
February 8, 2016
"One of a Kind (BLUES) man, His voice can't be replace. See, you BOBBY, when we ALL get to "HEAVEN" what a day of REJOICING, it will be. - Misty (Detroit,MI.)
January 11, 2016
Another of the great blues men... and now he's gone. RIP Bobby Blue.
Ñina
November 3, 2015
Love the way you smile
November 3, 2015
I sure do miss you. Uncle Buzz your niece Ñina , Nashville Tennessee love the way you smile
Margie Ealey
October 2, 2015
LUV U and your songs for ever. No.1 Blues Singer
Tank Kimbrell
August 24, 2015
God Bless you Mr. Bobby Blue Bland... You did so much for music especially Soul,Blues And R and B!! You were my all time favorite! I loved your smooth vocals and you amazed me,because every time I saw you perform live you never had backup singers,you did it all Mr. Bland!! I went to see you every time you were anywhere close enough for me to get there!! I miss seeing you perform so very much!! May you be resting in peace my friend......
Treetop Moses
August 16, 2015
I am overwhelmed by the people who are still posting on the guest book. I would like to thank each and everyone of you who are posting and saying such nice things. I check in from time to time to read the comments. I miss him too. RIP (Love,Treetop)
JESSIE JENKINS
July 24, 2015
IT IS SO GOOD TO KNOW THAT MR BOBBY BLUE BLAND'S OBT. WILL BE ON-LINE PERMENTLY. HE DESERVES IT AND MORE. I MET MR BLAND AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 18, AND I WAS SO IMPRESSED WITH HIM ,THAT I COULD NOT SPEAK.ALSO I WAS SINGING HIS BLUES SONG CALL LITTLE BOY BLUE . MR BLAND WAS ALWAYS SUCH A GENTLEMAN AND DRESSED THE BEST.THAT VOICE, "OH THAT BEAUTIFUL SENSUAL SOFT ,SMOOTH VOICE . THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER VOICE LIKE THIS GREAT MAN HAD. I WENT TO MANY, MANY OF HIS CONCERTS AT THE FOX THEATRE IN DETROIT EVERY YEAR IN JANUARY UNTIL HIS LAST APPEARANCE THER. HE WAS SUCH A GENTLE GIANT, AND HAD THIS WONDERFUL WAY OF GETTING THE AUDIENCE INVOLVED WHEN HE SANG . AND HE ALSO RECOGNIZED ALLO F HIS BAND MEMBERS,-. HE THANK THE AUDIENCE AND HIS BAND MEMBERS. THIS WORLD HAVE LOST A GIANT. BUT ONE DAY I WILL MEET YOU AGAIN MR BLAND ON THE OTHER SIDE, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT'S WHERE YOU ARE.HAVING A GOOD TIME IN HEAVEN. THE ONE THING THAT ALWAYS STOOD OUT ON MOST OF HIS SONGS, HE ALWAYS CALL ON THE LORD. HE HAD TO BE A CHRISTIAN. HE ALSO DID'NT MIND SAYING ,"LORD HAVE MERCY ON ME , AND ASKING FOR FORGIVNESS FOR ALL HIS SINS. HE ALSO WAS CLOSE TO HIS MOTHER AND DEDICATED A SONG TO HIM.FAREWELL MR BLAND . ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN. MAY GOD FORWEER BLESS AND STRENGTHEN YOU , YOUR ,FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS ALL OVER THE WORLD. I WISH SOMEONE WOULD STATR A BOBBY BLUE BLAND BLUES FAN CLUB. FAMILY BE BLESSED [email protected]
Tangela Howard
July 2, 2015
I grew up on Mr. Bobby Blue Bland music as a child. I still listen to blues it's alright. R.I.P.
May 29, 2015
Mr. Bobby "Blue" Bland...a great blues legend. I attended a performance in Charlotte, NC when he was part of "The Blues Is Alright Tour." He could still blow. Something about his voice...fast music or slow music. I'm sure he welcomed his buddy BB King into heaven so they could "Let the good times roll." Music is not what it used to be. The Great Blues Guys are leaving us...but leaving music we can cherish for a life time and generations to come. "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way." (Booker T. Washington). Respectfully submitted by:
Artemus Flagg, Ph.D., LPC of Charlotte, North Carolina (Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity)
Ruthie Avery
May 22, 2015
Bobby, Bobby, Bobby Blue Bland,I'm still missing you.You will continue to be missed by so many people. I know you and BB are talking about "those good ole days" and I'm thing about them too. Rest On In Heavenly Peace. Fondly and Forever, Ruthie Evans Avery.
jeraline danner
May 21, 2015
R.I.P. BOBBY LOVE YOUR MUSIC
stephen caldwell
April 25, 2015
Ms Bland n family yall r n my prayers daily GOD Bless u all
April 23, 2015
GOD BLESS YOU DAD, MAY YOU WALK WITH JESUS, SUNNYBOY
jo miller
March 30, 2015
I love u now and. Forever and. Listen. To. Your music as my. Medicine. Every. Day
Mack-Man Music Entertainment Promotions
A. James McLemore
February 21, 2015
After all this time you are still loved and we miss you
dee dee sims
February 20, 2015
I fell in love with bobby when I was 16. I first fell in love with his voice, went to the record store to find an album to see what he looked like, and I said not bad ,not bad at all. I was hooked and In love with bobby. I will always love bobby.
January 2, 2015
love so much bobby i was a great fan of you're ESTHER (DETROIT/NICH)
CJ Mitchell
November 29, 2014
BBB was/is loved by me. He was always at Eastwood Country club in San Antonio, Tx in the early '50's so I grew up loving him having listened to him from the children's playground outside in the back. My daddy introduced us and that was it! Sing on, Mr "Blue" Bland! "Further On Up The Road'! Sorry it took me so long.
Loretha Milton
November 8, 2014
RIP BOB
jesse hamilton
November 3, 2014
igoing.to.miss.you.bobby.ilovebobby,9year.and.still.like.his.song
Victoria Johnson
October 18, 2014
I've loved Bobby Bland since I was six years old. I even had a pet rabbit that I named Bobby Blue Bland. He tears my soul out whenever I hear his voice.
Arnetha Price
October 17, 2014
I have been a fan of Mr. Bobby Blue Bland every since I was 10 years old. I am 55 years old now and his music still play a lot in my house and car. I have even won my daughter over to the blues....lol.... His style of singing will greatly be missed.
October 4, 2014
I have listened to your songs all my life; I loved them all. You will always be in my memory.
Charles a Price
Houston, Texas
Jimmie Baker
July 3, 2014
May God the family forward during time of lost of the great and only Bobby Bland. Keep your head up. He is a Angel looking down on family, friends. May we all come together as one.
John Edwards
June 12, 2014
I'm 68 years old and still get a shiver every time I hear Stormy Monday. Your soulful stylings brought soul music to another level Urban Blues. We'll miss you but thank god your legacy remains with your recordings.
June 8, 2014
Wow!!!You were one of a kind.....No duplication can replace your distinctive voice..My family and I will miss you, but thank God we have your legacy of music.
We will always LOVE you... may your light shine forever....your work is complete..God Bless...Mary A. Houston and family...Niagara Falls, NY
May 29, 2014
Smity D. (Houston, Texas)dsmith2902
c.. Lennox
May 19, 2014
Loved your music.
Jon-lynnette Charpentier
May 17, 2014
Favorite Musician of Leighton James Cappell. I feel the Blues Now. R.I.P., No more sorrow, No more pain, to live is Christ, to die is gain. I will try to love again, to listen first and feel the way you made him feel. Soulful memories no one can steal. In your music my loved one will speak for real. God Bless You and thank you for this way that brings me comfort as a path to light the way.
Nazarene Mckinney
April 29, 2014
Bobby Bland will always be alive in his soulful music. Loved his music as a child and always wanted to see him perform. My dream came true when he came to Jacksonville Florida. Loved every minute of his performance. I long for the day when death will be gone forever. Jesus has made everlasting life a reality by means of his shed blood.
Ivory Taylor
March 25, 2014
God bless you god bless you and may you rest in peace...
Ivory Taylor
March 25, 2014
So sorry man so sorry my mother loved your music.she is with you to Bobby .I loved your music. Excuse my language but dam you were still suppose to be here.im 38 years old my father loved your music to he use to take me along rides and turn your music on.like keep it a secret.o lord . Rest in peace buddy.m
Allen Wright
March 24, 2014
I truly enjoyed your music and shows. You will be missed brother (R.I.P.).
kristina Harris
March 14, 2014
bobby bland your music will live on...u will truly be missed
March 1, 2014
My Bobby,rest in peace my awesome brother, I was already mourning this day long before it arrived. Family God has so honored you with such a warm, beautiful soul, thank you forever for sharing him with people from all over the world who feel same as i ,may u all be comforted by our humble appreciation
February 14, 2014
You will be truly missed..God bless your family!
Marilynn Harmon
January 4, 2014
To the family of Mr. Bobby Blue Band. It is with sympathy that I send this message to the family. Death is not an easy thing to go through but just know that God is waiting to heal your broken hearts.-Psalm 147:3.
Long Family
December 30, 2013
Bland Family,
May "the God of all comfort" sustain you during you bereavement. 1Cor. 1:2,3
Louise LaVane
December 6, 2013
The legacy you have left to America is insurmountable! We will miss you but never forget you!
Ann Porter & Family
November 13, 2013
Rest In peace Bobby
Ann Porter & Family
November 9, 2013
Our condolence to Bobby Bland Family. We've lost a Great singer and a kind hearted man, we'll miss him.
Viola Jackson
November 7, 2013
My heart is deeply sadden by your passing Mr. Bland. We had an awesome time singing together in Los Angeles, Live at the Coconut Grove in the mid 70's. It was an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life. Thank You for the opportunity. R.I.P.
Michelle cantrell
October 14, 2013
Miss you Bobbie right now listening to you and BB king singing BABY IM SORRY WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY YOUR MUSIC AND REMEMBER YOU AND BB at the Fox's theater in Detroit. Great concerts. Rip Bobbie.
September 28, 2013
we send our condolences to the family as we wait on Gods promise let us reflect on his promises at 5:28,29 a fan
September 23, 2013
For Bobby & Family,
Very sad and touched by your passing. I am glad I enjoy your music and play it each and everyday just as if you are here today. You will continue to live on in many hearts.
Jo Etta Chance
Pittsburgh, Pa
Richmond, Va
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bernice massey
August 25, 2013
bobby you've always been a huge inspiration to me and my husband for many years and I will love you an eternity so rest in peace.
bernice massey
August 25, 2013
bernice massey
August 19, 2013
I FELL IN LOVE TO THE SONG KISS ME TO THE MUSIC, THANK YOU FOR THE HELP,YOU WILL BE MISSED MRS B.BONNER
August 19, 2013
REST IN PEACE FROM THE BONNER FAMILY OF OLIVE BRANCH MS
August 18, 2013
Bobby Blue Bland you will be missed by many. You were just like a family member to me. I loved all of your songs. When I want to feel better I listen too you got to hurt before you heal you sang that song. Yoloanda Today I started loving you Stormy Monday awwhhh too many to wite about but I will still listen to your music. RIP Music legend Icon
August 17, 2013
Love you bobby.dont know w
hich song is my favorite, love them all. Bennie franklin(chicago)byway of greenville ms.
Phil-Me
August 15, 2013
My sympathy goes out to the Bobby Blue Bland family. I never met Bobby but I always felt he was a role model and I loved his music.
The first song I heard by Bobby was "BLIND MAN." I was born in 1952 and I think I loved his vocal when I was about 9/10 years old. I hate I did not see him in person.
I felt as though I had lost a family member. May God bless you and your family.
August 15, 2013
BOBBY WAS MY IDOL I WAS 16 WHEN HE AND WAYNE BENNETT CAME TO VICKSBURG MS I WAS WORKING AT THE BLUE ROOM NIGHT CLUB I MEET BOBBY AND WE TALK I TOLD HIM I WOUNT TO BE A GREAT GUITARIST LIKE WAYNE BENNETT RIP MY FRIEND YOU AND WAYNE BENNETT THEY WAS MY BEST MUSIC MENS GUITARIEST MR BILLY JONES
Patricia Carlisle
August 2, 2013
I loved this man and his style of music. It was so soothing and so true. My most favorite tunes was "Angel", and "If I don't get involved. He will be truly missed. RIP Mr.Bland.
August 2, 2013
BOBBY BLUE BLAND A HOUSEHOLD NAME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP MY FATHERWAS A FAN OF HIS MUSIC MAY YOUR FAMILY HAVE COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME ALL YOUR FANS WILL TRUELY MISS YOU
Joe Bostick
July 31, 2013
Ain't No Love and Stormy Monday and more we will remember your greatness RIP
Ms White
July 31, 2013
To the family and friends of Bobby Bland,
My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of such a beloved one. Though you have many memories to sooth your hearts, I hope that you all may have peace from God who comforts all those who mourn and soon will wipe every tear from our eyes.
Ruthe Avery
July 31, 2013
Bobby, Bobby, Bobby Blue Bland. Oh, how I'm going to miss your presence. I am so happy someone decided to keep this Guest Book on permanently. I can still hear you singing "I'll Take Care of you" and "The Only Thing Missing is you." I didn't get a chance to see you while I lived in Houston (too young),but I purchased all your records. When I came to Cali, everytime you were here, I was right there. You are the Best and Always will be. I say Prayers for your Family and for their strength. Rest on My Friend, You are Truly missed. I LOVE YOU BOBBY BLUE BLAND.
A Dear Fan & Friend
Ruthie B. Evans-Avery
Palmdale, CA by way of Houston, TX
Gladys Turner
July 30, 2013
I grew up on your music.I had the red album when i was 12.What a soothing and mellow voice like no other.Rest in peace.
July 30, 2013
Ida Holmes Love your music always
Grady & Pat Blankinship
July 29, 2013
There is not another voice as smooth and soothing as Mr. Bland. I keep one
of his tapes in my car all the time. May GOD give comfort to his family.
Greatest Blues Icon
GARY TANN
July 29, 2013
The fulfill legendary squalling and vocalism of the Greatest Icon has been silenced but will never be forgotten.
Worldwide Internet Radio Host,GARY TANN, NYCWHAM.com
July 28, 2013
I remember seeing Mr. Bobby Bland for the first time in Phoenix, Arizona, my aunt was a blues fan, and introduced me to his music at a very young age...and I fell in love with Mr. Bobby Blue Bland as a child to me he was 2nd to none...No one has the voice, the depth, the style.. I was able to see him 3 separate times lives in my life and will forever be grateful for the experience.
Lou Holscher
July 27, 2013
Bobby was one of my greatest music heroes; he reminded us that in life you are often just two steps from the blues.
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