![]() ![]() Thankfully, I was able to do shows over Zoom. People depend on you when you’re the boss, even if you have no income coming in. For an artist, not being able to do concerts is financially devastating. During that period, I canceled over 350 shows. I can’t find the words to tell you how rough it was, but I can tell you how blessed I am to come out of it. It’s that moment when you realize the years of building your qualifications and hard work finally paid off. As an entertainer, I never thought I would win, and when I did, it was the biggest shock of my life. The award confirmed my success wasn’t a mistake after all. So, when I found out I won, I was on cloud nine. When you’re an artist, there will be many moments when you feel let down. How did it feel when you won your first Grammy for the album Porcupine Meat? ![]() When I hear “Ladies and Gentlemen, Bobby Rush,” that’s my cue to give it my all. Even though I have to drive hundreds of miles to get to the destination, it’s all worth it when I get on the stage. My favorite part about performing is the moment when I hit the stage. What is your favorite part about performing? I’m a blessed man to be able to continue doing what I do because not everyone can stand up and perform to a big crowd. When people tell me I can’t do something, that doubt in people’s minds motivates me to prove them wrong. I have maybe 200-300 songs under my belt waiting to be released. I record what I feel, and I hope everyone likes it. Writing was something I had to do when I needed to say what I was thinking in my head. Now that I’m well into my career, I write because I love to write, but I think at the beginning I did it as an outlet to help me express myself because I couldn’t do it any other way. Now, I have a platform to spread my message, and I am excited to do that as part of the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series. Well, I released it, and it became the number one record. When I was recording my album Chicken Head in 1968, this radio show host laughed at the name and said to me that songs need to be relatable. People tried to put me in this box and thought I should sound like other Black artists. You’re one of our featured artists for this year’s Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series! What are you most looking forward to? Rush performing live in AlabamaĪbout 25 years ago, I couldn’t perform or sing the songs I wanted to sing. In a few weeks, Rush will perform in Downtown Bellevue as a featured artist for this year's Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series! You can hear all his greatest hits and more on June 3 at Meydenbauer Center Theatre, tickets are on sale! Read on to learn about the inspiration behind his music, how he felt when he won his first Grammy and what he’s looking forward to during the five-day music series. In 2020, he released his new album Rawer Than Raw, a stripped-down acoustic tribute to the rich blues history of Mississippi featuring songs from a handful of blues greats from his adopted home state. He continues to say he’s proud of his career and achievements. Rush has earned 12 Blues Music Awards, 48 nominations and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame. Louis, Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia, Fuji Rock Festival, and even becoming the first bluesman to perform at the Great Wall of China. His reputation for over the top performances encompasses some of the world's biggest music festivals, including Chaifetz Arena in St. At 83, he won his first Grammy Award for the album Porcupine Meat and continues to perform 200 shows a year. American blues musician, composer, and singer Bobby RushĪfter decades of tearing up the chitlin’ circuit on a nightly basis with his sweaty, no-holds-barred funk fests, American Blues Musician Bobby Rush has thoroughly broken through to the mainstream. ![]()
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