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Rory Block

voc, acg, g, *1949 US, Princeton, New Jersey
Singer / Musician of Blues
A.k.a. Aurora Block

Aurora "Rory" Block (born November 6, 1949, Princeton, New Jersey) is an American blues guitarist and singer, an exponent of the country blues style. At the age of 14, she met guitarist Stefan Grossman, who introduced her to the music of Mississippi Delta blues guitarists. She has recorded a total of 29 albums since 1966.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Guitar
  • Backing Vocals
Genres
  • Blues
  • World
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down on Sisters & Brothers by Eric Bibb, Rory Block & Maria Muldaur
Walking Blues on Country Blues Guitar by Rory Block & Stefan Grossman
Lovin' Whiskey on I've Got A Rock In My Sock by Rory Block
Bessie's Advice on Sisters & Brothers by Eric Bibb, Rory Block & Maria Muldaur
Crow Jane on Friends Forever by Stefan Grossman
Lovin' Whiskey - Live on Lovin' Whiskey by Rory Block
Good Stuff on Sisters & Brothers by Eric Bibb, Rory Block & Maria Muldaur
Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer on A Woman's Soul: A Tribute to Bessie Smith by Rory Block
Fixin' To Die Blues on Keepin' Outta Trouble: A Tribute To Bukka White by Rory Block
Give A Little More on Sisters & Brothers by Eric Bibb, Rory Block & Maria Muldaur

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
A Womans's Soul: A Tribute To Bessie SmithRory Block2018Album
Keepin' Outta Trouble A Tribute To Bukka WhiteRory Block2016Album
Hard Luck ChildRory Block2014Album
Avalon: A Tribute To Mississippi John HurtRory Block2013Album
I Belong To The Band: A Tribute To Rev. Gary DavisRory Block2012Album
Shake 'Em On DownRory Block2011Album
Lovin' Whiskey - A Collection Of Songs From The Rounder YearsRory Block2009Compil.
Blues Walkin' Like A Man: A Tribute To Son HouseRory Block2008Album
The Lady And Mr. JohnsonRory Block2006Album
From The DustRory Block2005Album
Sisters & BrothersEric Bibb, Rory Block, Maria Muldaur2004Album
Last Fair DealRory Block2003Album
I'm Every WomanRory Block2002Album
Confessions Of A Blues SingerRory Block1998Album
Gone Woman Blues: The Country Blues CollectionRory Block1997Compil.
TornadoRory Block1996Album
That's All RightRory Block1996Single
Pictures Of YouRory Block1996Single
When A Woman Gets The BluesRory Block1995Album
Women In (E)motion FestivalRory Block1994Compil.
Angel Of MercyRory Block1994Album
Best Blues & Originals Volume 2Rory Block1992Compil.
Faithless WorldRory Block1992Single
Hard Workin WomanRory Block1992Single
Ain't I A WomanRory Block1992Album
From Dawn To DuskRory Block1992Album
Mama's BluesRory Block1991Album
Gypsie BoyRory Block1991Compil.
Live In LottumRory Block1991Album
Gypsie BoyRory Block1990Single
Color Me WildRory Block1990Album
Spider BoyRory Block1990Single
Lovin' WhiskeyRory Block1989Single
The Early Tapes 1975/1976Rory Block1989Album
Turning PointRory Block1989Album
Turning PointRory Block1989Single
Gypsie BoyRory Block1989Single
Best Blues And OriginalsRory Block1988Compil.
Best Blues And OriginalsRory Block1988Single
House Of HeartsRory Block1987Album
I've Got A Rock In My Sock!Rory Block1986Album
Rhinestones & Steel StringsRory Block1984Album
Blue HorizonRory Block1983Album
High Heeled BluesRory Block1981Album
You're The OneRory Block1979Album
You're The OneRory Block1979Album
Feelings Cannot LieRory Block1978Single
Help Me BabyRory Block1977Single
IntoxicationRory Block1977Album
I'm In LoveRory Block1976Album
Lovin' Of Your Life / A Million Broken HeartsRory Block1975Single
What Do You Do With A Memory / Let Bygones Be BygonesRory Block1975Single
Rory BlockRory Block1975Album
Will Call / You're The OneJoe Jones / Rory BlockSingle
TomorrowRory BlockSingle
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