Roomful of Blues
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Founded in Westerly, Rhode Island in 1967, Roomful of Blues is a jump blues and swing band that has been electrifying audiences since its formation. Although the band has gone through many personnel changes over the decades, the original founders included Duke Robillard on guitar and vocals and Al Copley on piano, both of whom went on to successful careers outside of Roomful of Blues. Over the decades, Roomful of Blues has become a cornerstone of the blues scene, earning multiple Grammy nominations and countless Blues Music Awards. Initially inspired by Chicago blues and the swinging sounds of Count Basie, they started as a small combo and then evolved into a full horn-driven ensemble, setting them apart from most blues acts. Roomful of Blues has toured extensively across the U.S. and internationally, sharing stages with legends like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton. Their discography spans more than 20 albums, each showcasing their ability to honor tradition while injecting fresh energy into the genre. They released their self-titled debut album in 1977, nearly a decade after forming. It was followed by albums such as Letâs Have a Party (1979), Hot Little Mama! (1981), Eddie âCleanheadâ Vinson & Roomful of Blues (1982), Blues Train (with Big Joe Turner) 1983, Dressed Up to Get Messed Up (1984), Under One Roof (1997), There Goes the Neighborhood (1998), In a Roomful of Blues (2020), and Steppinâ Out (2025). Theyâve received several Grammy Award nominations through their career and have performed at blues and rock festivals around the world. Their rotating line-up includes several members who have passed away since their time in the band including trumpeter Bob Enos, bassist Preston Hubbard, drummer John Rossi, and bassist Rory MacLeod, who was tragically struck by a car and died on December 6, 2025.
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- Jambalaya
- Crawdad Hole
- That Will Never Do
- Up The Line
- Kill Me
- Hey Now
- There Goes The Neighborhood
- Medieval Days by Earl King
- No City Like New Orleans by Earl King
- The Comeback
- The Last Time
- The Salt Of My Tears
- Seduction by Earl King
- Three Hours Past Midnight
- Turn It On, Turn It Up
- Wait And See
- Win With Me Baby
- Walkin' Slow Behind You
- Come On Home
- Watch You When You Go
- We B 3
- Mister Dollar
- What Happened To The Sugar (In My Lemonade)?
- Where's Bubba?
