Robert Cray is bringing the rhythm and blues in his Groovin’ 50 Years tour! Robert Cray had his big breakthrough to a national audience in the mid-80’s with album Strong Persuader. He went on to win five Grammy Awards for songs Smokin’ Gun, Don’t be Afraid of Dark, The Forecast, and Take Your Shores Off. In 1974, while living in Eugene, Oregon —  the first version of The Robert Cray Band was formed.