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Chris Cain
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![]() Cain at the Santa Cruz Blues Festival in 1999
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Born | San Jose, California, United States |
November 19, 1955
Genres | Blues, R&B, Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, saxophone |
Years active | 1987–present |
Labels | Various including Blind Pig and Alligator Records |
Chris Cain was born on November 19, 1955. He is an American musician known for playing the blues. He sings and plays the guitar, piano, and saxophone.
Chris started playing music professionally when he was a teenager. He performed in local clubs, at music festivals, and for private events. He also went to Pomona College.
Chris Cain's Music Journey
Chris Cain released his first album, Late Night City Blues, in 1987. This album was very popular. He received four nominations for the Blues Music Award that year. One of these nominations was for Guitarist of the Year.
In 1990, Chris signed with Blind Pig Records. He released several more albums with them. These included Cuttin' Loose in 1990, Can't Buy A Break in 1992, and Somewhere Along the Way in 1995.
Awards and Recognition
Chris Cain continued to be recognized for his talent. In 2018, he received more nominations. These included Blues Music Awards Guitarist of the Year. He was also nominated for Best Male Blues Artist and Best Contemporary Blues Album. These nominations were for his 2017 album, Chris Cain.
He has released many albums throughout his career. Some of his more recent works include Raisin' Cain in 2021 and Good Intentions Gone Bad in 2024. Both of these albums were released with Alligator Records.
Chris Cain is known for his unique style of blues music. He blends traditional blues with jazz and R&B. His music has been enjoyed by fans for many years.