5 Things to Know About Robert Cray’s Bad Influence Album
- It was Robert Cray’s second studio album, released in 1983 on Hightone Records.
- The album helped establish Cray before his mainstream breakthrough with Strong Persuader in 1986.
- It showcases his early blend of blues, soul, and R&B that defined his sound.
- The title track “Bad Influence” became a signature song and fan favorite.
- The album’s success on the blues charts built momentum for his later commercial rise.