Who was Bobby Bland married to?

Bobby “Blue” Bland was one of the great storytellers of blues and soul music and passed away at the age of 83.

He crafted stormy arias of love, betrayal, and resignation set against turbulent, dramatic orchestrations in songs like I Pity the Fool, Cry Cry Cry, and Who Will the Next Fool Be, leaving the listener exhausted yet in awe.

It was a skill that developed over time. His husky voice was beautiful from the beginning, but as a young man, he followed BB King, serving for a while as his valet and chauffeur.

It wasn’t until he started studying the sermon recordings of Detroit pastor CL Franklin, Aretha’s father, that his singing began to take on a unique character.