voc, *1925
Singer of Blues
Born December 6, 1925 in Texarkana, Texas, Ealey passed away March 8, 2001. Fort Worth, Texas-based vocalist and songwriter Robert Ealey began singing in his local church at age 15 with a quartet group in his native Texarkana. Influenced by the likes of Lightnin’ Hopkins, Lil’ Son Jackson, Frankie Lee Sims and Aaron “T-Bone” Walker, he began singing blues professionally at 20 after he moved to Dallas. In nearby Fort Worth, he joined the Boogie Chillen Boys and became a featured vocalist at the Blue Bird Club in Fort Worth there. After singing there for 20 years, Ealey bought the Blue Bird Club and ran it for another ten years.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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I Like My Music When I Party | Robert Ealey With Tone Sommer | 1997 | Album |
Turn Out The Lights | Robert Ealey | 1996 | Album |
If You Need Me | Robert Ealey | 1995 | Album |
Bluebird Open | Robert Ealey With The Juke Jumpers | 1981 | Album |
Live At The New Blue Bird Nite Club | Robert Ealey And His The Five Careless Lovers | 1973 | Album |