Larry McCray

After his career flagged, intervention from Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith brought this Michigan master to the forefront of the blues

- BY ALAN PAUL

LARRY MCCRAY WAS one of the great new-generation blues guitarists of the Nineties, emerging out of Saginaw, Michigan, with 1993's excellent Delta Hurricane. He was a regular at blues festivals and clubs around the world, touring with Gary Moore, Albert Collins and many other guitar legends. McCray also released several albums grounded by his stinging playing — which was reminiscent of Albert King — and soulful, gospel-infused singing.