5 Things to Know About Robert Cray’s Bad Influence Album

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