Robert Ealey
Robert Ealey | |
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Robert Ealey performs in Fort Worth, Texas in June 1985 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Daniel Ealey |
| Born | December 6, 1925 Texarkana, Texas, United States |
| Died | March 8, 2001 (aged 75) Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, drummer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1940s–2000 |
| Labels | Black Top, various |
Robert Daniel Ealey (December 6, 1925 – March 8, 2001) was an American electric blues singer, who performed Texas blues. Among other releases, he recorded a couple of albums for Black Top Records in the 1990s, having earlier formed a duo with U.P. Wilson. Ealey also worked with Tone Sommer, Mike Buck, and Mike Morgan.
Ealey's best-known work includes "One Love One Kiss" and "Turn Out the Lights". He variously worked with the Boogie Chillun Boys, the Juke Jumpers and the Five Careless Lovers.