Roy Gaines

Roy James Gaines (August 12, 1934[1][2] – August 11, 2021) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist and singer-songwriter.[3] He wrote and recorded the song "A Hell of a Night" in 1982. He was the younger brother of the blues musician Grady Gaines.[1]

Roy Gaines
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Gaines in 1977
Background information
Birth nameRoy James Gaines
Born(1934-08-12)August 12, 1934
Waskom, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2021(2021-08-11) (aged 86)
GenresTexas blues, electric blues[1]
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals

Gaines died on August 11, 2021, a day before his 84th birthday.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ankeny, Jason. "Roy Gaines". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  2. "Roy Gaines: Biography". Oldies.com. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  3. Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 180. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  4. "Singer/Guitar Great Roy Gaines Has Died". Americanbluesscene.com. August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.