Chris Cain

Bluesman Chris Cain is something of a late bloomer, not cutting his first album until he was past 30, and releasing a breakthrough comeback effort when he was in his early sixties. If it seemingly took the public a while to catch on to his music, he'd long had the respect of his peers, with hotshot guitarist Joe Bonamassa citing him as one of his favorite players. As a guitarist, Cain's style shows the influence of B.B. King and Albert King (both of whom were friends and mentors), with a bite and energy that set him apart from his heroes, as well as a passionate, full-bodied vocal style that has no trouble filling a room. 1990's Cuttin' Loose was an impressive early release, his self-titled 2017 album reminded blues fans of a talent that was traveling under the radar for way too long, and 2021's Raisin' Cain was a fiery set that marked his debut for celebrated blues label Alligator Records. He stayed at the imprint for Good Intentions Gone Bad in 2024.

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