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]

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