"PRESENTED BY "BOSTON ACOUSTICS & AUDIOQUEST MUSIC" (PROMO). West Coast vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Robert Lucas forged a path for himself in the blues world after the release of his much-hailed 1990 self-produced debut cassette, Across the River. Lucas came from a middle-class family, and grew up in Long Beach, California. Label: AudioQuest Music - AQ-CD1045,AudioQuest Music - AQ 1045 • Format: CD Album • Country: US • Genre: Blues • Style: Electric Blues Robert Lucas - Completely Blue (1997, CD) | Discogs Explore Robert Lucas (July 25, 1962 – November 23, 2008) was an American blues musician, singer, guitarist and harmonica player, who became the front man for the group Canned Heat in the mid 1990s and was also a solo artist. Robert Lucas Pearsall by Philippa Swinnerton Hughes (née Pearsall) Biography. BOSTON ACOUSTICS / AUDIOQUEST MUSIC. Loving son of Robert and Rita Lucas. Download our mobile app now. Robert Lucas: 1: Showing official release groups by this artist. Listen to your favorite songs from Built for Comfort by Robert Lucas Now. November 24, 1947 – January 8, 2015. Luke And The Locomotives Robert Lucas. $12.95. He was brought up alongside three siblings, Peter, Daniel and Jenepher. In 1994 he joined Canned Heat and fronted the band. Robert Lucas, front man for Canned Heat, joins an impromptu jam with the Tim Brisson Band. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, and Prints by Top Emerging Artists like Robert Lucas. Find Robert Lucas discography, albums and singles on AllMusic. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. [9], Pop and Rock, Robert Lucas by Tony Russell, O.C POP Beat, Robert Lucas: A Back-to-the-Basics Bluesman by Mike Boehm, Robert Lucas, Canned Heat Singer, Dies at 46 by The Associated Press, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Lucas_(musician)&oldid=927535767, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In 1937, their restaurant called The Lucas Ice Creamery was shut down due to the economic recession. Currently seeking: Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer and more.I am a professional drummer. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I spent years living and gigging in L.A. Ca. 5.0 out of 5 stars RIP: Robert Lucas 6/25/62-11/23/08 Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2008 He's left behind a lot of great music. Based in Long Beach, CA, as a solo artist Lucas recorded for the Audioquest label out of San Clemente. Born on March 3, 1938, in Swissvale, Penn., he was a son of the late Ruth Hill and Robert Lucas, Sr. Genres: Blues. Onlt 45, he had a lot more music left to play. In 1986 he formed the band Luke & the Locomotives. ... Bob was an avid skier, amateur astronomer, lover of science and an accomplished musician. Explore releases from Robert Lucas at Discogs. Robert Lucas, Category: Artist, Albums: Die BBC gegen Hitler (Ungekürzt) [Die Briefe des Gefreiten Adolf Hirnschal an seine Frau in Zwieselsdorf], Completely Blue, Blues Masters, Layaway, Works of Art Vol. West Coast vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Robert Lucas forged a path for himself in the blues world after the release of his much-hailed 1990 self-produced debut cassette, Across the River. Play on Napster. I no longer have the CD, but I can clearly hear Lucas’ trenchant, grainy voice in my mind’s ear, sliding through his extensive range, crying out, “I am/I am a usin’ man.” He wasn’t bewailing the drug abuse that apparently caught up with him last weekend. Currently seeking: Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer and more.I am a professional drummer. With this theory he explained how individual people take their own economic decisions based upon their past experiences disregarding the results forecast by national agencies depending on their monetary and fiscal policies. Find art for sale at great prices from artists including Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, and Prints by Top Emerging Artists like Robert Lucas. Peacefully passed away on January 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving children. "PRESENTED BY "BOSTON ACOUSTICS & AUDIOQUEST MUSIC" (PROMO). November 26, 2008 | 2:03 pm “Blues singer for Canned Heat” was Robert Lucas’ printed grave marker this week, the headline on the wire service obit that reported his death Sunday in … "ROBERT LUCAS". I have written music for numerous project for screen including comedy series Going Nowhere and 3 fringe musicals in 2017, one of … 5.0 out of 5 stars RIP: Robert Lucas 6/25/62-11/23/08 Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2008 He's left behind a lot of great music. Robert Lucas (governor) (1781–1853), governor of Ohio, 1832–36, first governor of the Iowa Territory 1838–41 Robert S. Lucas (born 1930), U.S. Coast Guard admiral Robert Slade Lucas (1867–1942), cricketer Robert Lucas (musician) (1962–2008), musician in the band Canned Heat A Family Thing (1996) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Read Full Biography. He was born to Robert Emerson Lucas and Jane Templeton. Cheshire-based Irish musician and composer- particularly interested in composing for film and video games.. Cheshire. One-time guitar prodigy would become top session musician, blues bandleader by the 1980s, latter-day member of Canned Heat. Born in Brooklyn, New York on November 24, 1947. "PRESENTED BY "BOSTON ACOUSTICS & AUDIOQUEST MUSIC" (PROMO). One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family at Lake Tahoe. “The whole key to doing this for a long time is keeping your attitude right. Find Robert Lucas bio, music, credits, awards, ... Robert Lucas Biography by Richard Skelly + Follow Artist. Robert Murray (Bob) Lucas, Jr., 81, or Athens, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, with his wife of 52 years, Marsha, at his side, thus ending a life rich in love, deep and abiding faith, and service to his Lord. Robert Lucas - vocals, slide guitar, harmonica Paul "Pops" Bryant - guitar Al "Bedrock" Bedrosian - bass Bob "Max" Ebersole - drums Recording Produced by Joe Harley Recorded by Allen Sides and Michael C. Ross at OceanWay Recording, Hollywood, CA December 14 and 15, 1990 Assistant Engineer: Chris Niswander Mastered by Bernie Grundman C Bass: Musician in Malvern, Arkansas. … Two of them are about being fat -- a topic that blues songwriters, with their commitment to tracking the common, everyday reality we all live, will tackle from time to time while everyone else’s gaze is on the purportedly beautiful people. About Robert Lucas. November 26, 2008 | 2:03 pm. Robert Lucas Pearsall (14 March 1795 – 5 August 1856) was an English composer mainly of vocal music, including an elaborate setting of "In dulci jubilo" still heard today. shipping: + $2.80 shipping . During World War II, his family moved to Seattle where he father began working as a welder in a refrigeration company… Robert Lucas Pearsall (14 March 1795 – 5 August 1856) was an English composer mainly of vocal music, including an elaborate setting of "In dulci jubilo" still heard today. Born July 25, 1962. BOSTON ACOUSTICS / AUDIOQUEST MUSIC. [8], Lucas died from what appeared to be a drug overdose at a friends place in Long Beach, California. Lucas, James R. Age 74 of St. Francis, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. Luke And The Locomotives Robert Lucas. [7] In 2000, he left the band for a solo career. The blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player Robert Lucas, who has died aged 46, apparently from a drug overdose, spent the last five years of the last century as the front man of the seemingly everlasting blues band Canned Heat. I have written music for numerous project for screen including comedy series Going Nowhere and 3 fringe musicals in 2017, one of which transferred to Londons West End in 2018. Bob dearly loved his children and will be missed by them. Died at a friend's home in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, November 23, 2008 of an apparent drug overdose. Robert Lucas, Category: Artist, Albums: Die BBC gegen Hitler (Ungekürzt) [Die Briefe des Gefreiten Adolf Hirnschal an seine Frau in Zwieselsdorf], Completely Blue, Blues Masters, Layaway, Works of Art Vol. Robert Lucas Acoustic Blues singer/guitarist skillfully weaves modern-day life into a sound that evokes a long-gone era. Born on March 3, 1938, in Swissvale, Penn., he was a son of the late Ruth Hill and Robert Lucas, Sr. Onlt 45, he had a lot more music left to play. Read reviews, watch videos, and check set lists for your favourite musicians before you book. Robert has 2 jobs listed on their profile. [5] In 1992, he played shows in the UK in support of his Audioquest album Built For Comfort. A composer, writer and producer specialising in all things music including new media, online, gaming, theatre and corporate campaigns. Some of the artists that he backed up as a harmonica player included Big Joe Turner, George Smith, Pee Wee Creighton, Lowell Fulson, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson and Percy Mayfield. Hire Robert Lucas and other Traditional wedding and funeral organists in Ross-on-Wye with our simple and secure online booking page. 13 Tracks. The other keeper wedged in my memory is “Usin’ Man Blues,” the title track of a 1991 solo-acoustic release. Photo, Print, Drawing Governor Robert Lucas House, 1030 Carroll Avenue, Iowa City, Johnson County, IA. 23 November 2008 (aged 46) Blues musician best known for his work with Canned Heat. Acoustic Blues singer/guitarist skillfully weaves modern-day life into a sound that evokes a long-gone era. Released: Jan 1991 Label: Sledgehammer Blues Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Robert Lucas at the Discogs Marketplace. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Robert Lucas on your desktop or mobile device. Robert Lucas Pearsall (14 March 1795 – 5 August 1856) was an English composer mainly of vocal music, including an elaborate setting of "In dulci jubilo" often heard today. [4] In 1993, he was one of the acts scheduled to play at the Orange County Blues Festival. Robert A. The blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player Robert Lucas, who has died aged 46, apparently from a drug overdose, spent the last five years of the last century as the front man of the seemingly everlasting blues band Canned Heat. One-time guitar prodigy would become top session musician, blues bandleader by the 1980s, latter-day member of Canned Heat. “I don’t want to have any futile illusions,” Lucas, then 27,  told The Times in 1990, after putting out “Across the River,” his first, cassette-only release. I've been a strolling musician, nightclub performer, folk singer and a member of 2 St. Louis acoustic bands, Kirkwood Station and Raven Moon. If you say, 'I’m going to be the next John Mayall,' you’re setting yourself up for a fall.”, A year later, writing about “Usin’ Man Blues,” I said that Lucas sang as if he were “a spiritual medium, registering the voice of some long-dead, long-forgotten, bracingly talented Southern bluesman who never received his due in life, and was returning from the hereafter to claim it now.”. Yes, he performed long service in that gig, a replacement of a replacement for the late Bob Hite, who fronted Canned Heat back when it played Woodstock and scored radio hits. I spent years living and gigging in L.A. Ca. $12.95. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. 27 Followers. He preferred the older blues records. The addition of tuba to the slide guitar-driven … Recorded live on the 2008 Blues Cruise. Lucas’ series of 1990s CDs for Audioquest, a San Clemente label that took pride in producing records made in analog and without overdubs -- capturing startling sonic clarity and presence -- yielded three songs I’ll always remember. View Robert Lucas’s Profile on Saatchi Art. The addition of tuba to the slide guitar-driven sound gives the music a rollicking, jaunty feel. Robert Lucas discography and songs: Music profile for Robert Lucas, born 25 July 1962. He took up harmonica at the age of 13. The hereafter came and got Lucas too; listen to what he’s left behind and see if  he can’t claim a little share of blues eternity for himself, beyond the headline of having been a latter-day front man for Canned Heat. The blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player Robert Lucas, who has died aged 46, apparently from a drug overdose, spent the last five years of the last century as the front man of the seemingly everlasting blues band Canned Heat. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Robert Lucas: 1: Showing official release groups by this artist. BOSTON ACOUSTICS / AUDIOQUEST MUSIC. US blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. [1][2] While at school in the 1970s, he wasn't into the pop music of the day. Robert Lucas Jr. was born on September 15, 1937, in Yakima, Washington DC. Albums include Live at Montreux 1994 and Tasty Sound Collection: Cocktails & Guitars. “Blues singer for Canned Heat” was Robert Lucas’ printed … shipping: + $2.80 shipping . ... ROBERT LUCAS UPCLOSE #18 CD Boston Acoustics Promo 1994 RARE. He was born to Robert Emerson Lucas and Jane Templeton. "PRESENTED BY "BOSTON ACOUSTICS & AUDIOQUEST MUSIC" (PROMO). At around 16 he started playing slide-guitar. Robert Luca, age 46, Albany, NY 12209 View Full Report Known Locations: Albany NY, 12209, Bronx NY 10460, Brooklyn NY 11206 Possible Relatives: Regine Gray, Robyn M Gray, Stephanie T Gray Enlarge [ Photos from Survey HABS IA-30-41 ] Download: Go. Check out Robert Lucas on Amazon Music. C Bass: Musician in Malvern, Arkansas. Album. Pearsall was born at Clifton in Bristol in 1795. Robert Lucas (July 25, 1962 – November 23, 2008) was an American blues musician, singer, guitarist and harmonica player, who became the front man for the group Canned Heat in the mid 1990s and was also a solo artist. [ PDF] - Robert Lucas Pearsall (March 14, 1795 - August 5, 1856) was an English composer. Robert Lucas Pearsall (14 March 1795 – 5 August 1856) was an English composer mainly of vocal music, including an elaborate setting of "In dulci jubilo" often heard today. This is my career. This is my career. Read reviews, watch videos, and check set lists for your favourite musicians before you book. [3], Lucas joined Bernie Pearl's band as a harmonica player after taking lessons from him. Robert Lucas Robert Murray (Bob) Lucas, Jr., 81, or Athens, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, with his wife of 52 years, Marsha, at his side, thus ending a life rich in love, deep and abiding faith, and service to his Lord. Instead he was guilt-tripping over the grass-roots musician’s need to sponge off friends, family and amours. 23 November 2008 (aged 46) Blues musician best known for his work with Canned Heat. Hire Robert Lucas and other Traditional wedding and funeral organists in Ross-on-Wye with our simple and secure online booking page. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Robert Lucas on your desktop or mobile device. Dear brother of Ken (Hope) Lucas and Paul (Sara) Lucas Known as “Blu” to many of his friends, he was passionate about music whether playing with a band, hosting karaoke, or as DJ at a wedding. 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