James gray blue rodeo biography books
James Gray, the multi-instrumentalist who, most notably as the keyboardist for Blue Rodeo, helped solidify the city as a pre-eminent contributor to roots rock.!
Blue Rodeo
Rock/country/folk/pop band
Awarded Blue Ribbons
Rode for the Cause
Rodeo on the Range
Selected discography
Sources
The essence of Blue Rodeo’s music was born out of influences by Elvis Costello, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.
James Gray, a former keyboard player with Canadian country rock band Blue Rodeo, has died at the age of
The band’s synthesis of rock, country, folk, and pop has remained steady throughout Blue Rodeo’s career, as they have refused to be categorized in one simple genre. While the roster of band members has changed over the years, co-songwriters and singers Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy—sometimes likened to the Beatles’ duo John Lennon and Paul McCartney—have passionately led the band from anonymity to stardom in Canada and significant recognition in America.
The Canadian band Blue Rodeo officially took root in 1984.
Greg Keelor and Jim Cuddy had known each other in high school, but didn’t begin playing together until five years after graduation. After coming up with the band’s name