The glow of a career in music began when Cray was a teen, and in 1974 it burst into flames as the Robert Cray Band came together in Eugene, Oregon. How strong was the fire? “Richard (Cousins) and I didn’t own a vehicle, and we were staying with his girlfriend in Eugene. We hitched a ride to Salem, where our drummer Tom Murphy was going to school, to rehearse,” Cray recalls. … [Read more...]
Curtis Salgado
Here is a list of bands that Curtis Salgado played in while living in Eugene Oregon.
Three Fingered Jack
Active Years: 1973-1974 Genre: Blues Three Fingered Jack performed at many venues throughout Oregon in 1973-1974. The group moved a grand piano to 'all' gigs, and built/operated the largest P.A. system in the State of Oregon at the time. Members: Curtis Salgado - Lead vocals, harmonica Dave 'DK' Stewart - Grand piano Rob Thomas - 335 guitar, lap steel guitar, violin Joel … [Read more...]
Robert Cray Band
Robert Cray and Richard Cousins arrive in Eugene, Oregon in 1974 and launch the Robert Cray Band. Active Years: 1974 - Present Genre: Blues Original Members Robert Cray - vocals & guitar Richard Cousins - bass Tom Murphy - drums Rocky Manzanares - harmonica Later Years Robert Cray - vocals & guitar Richard Cousins - bass David Olson … [Read more...]
Crayhawks
aka: Nighthawks, Double Trouble Active Years: 1974-1977 Genre: Blues Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Crayhawks Lineup: Richard Cousins - Bass (also played in Foghorn Leghorn from Tacoma) Robert Cray - Guitar, Vocals Dave “Thor” Olson - Drums Curtis Salgado - Harp, Vocals Dave “D.K.” Stewart - Piano, Vocals Their run was about ’74 to ’77. They were a … [Read more...]
Nighthawks
aka: Crayhawks, Double Trouble Active Years: 1974-1977 Genre: Blues Base Location: Eugene, Oregon "When Steve Mosher left Three Fingered Jack, he was replaced by a bassist named Harold. The group was re-named Harold and the Nighthawks. When Harold was replaced by Richard Cousins and Robert Cray became a member, the group became The Nighthawks. When Robert Cray became … [Read more...]
Curtis Salgado
Curtis Salgado grew up in Eugene, Oregon. By his early 20s, Salgado was already making a name for himself in Eugene’s bar scene with his band The Nighthawks, and later as co-leader of The Robert Cray Band. In 1977, comedian/actor John Belushi was in Eugene filming Animal House. During downtime from production, Belushi caught a typically ferocious Salgado performance and … [Read more...]