Blues Legend Larry McCray Exclusive Interview

"Larry McCray, a rustbelt blues legend, was born in 1960 in Magnolia, Arkansas, and raised on a farm as the second youngest of nine siblings. Introduced to the guitar by his sister Clara and inspired by the three Kings—B.B., Freddie, and Albert—McCray moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in 1972, where he honed his searing guitar style and soulful vocals. Signed as the first artist to Virgin’s Point Blank Records, his 1990 debut, Ambition, fused blues, rock, and soul to critical acclaim. Over three decades, McCray has shared stages with icons like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Joe Bonamassa, releasing albums like Delta Hurricane and the 2022 comeback Blues Without You. His latest, Heartbreak City, dropped in June 2025, solidifying his enduring impact on modern blues. A Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame inductee, Larry McCray continues to captivate with his heartfelt performances."