| Chris Cain | |
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Cain at 1999 Santa Cruz Blues Festival Courtesy: Louis Ramirez Photography |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 19, 1955 San Jose, California, United States |
| Genres | Blues, jazz, R&B |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Labels | Blind Pig, Blue Rock-It, Chris Cain Records |
| Website | Chris Cain official website |
Chris Cain (born November 19, 1955, San Jose, California, United States)[1] is an American blues and jazz guitarist with an international following.
He began playing professionally as a teenager in local clubs, at festivals, and at private events.
Cain received four Blues Music Award nominations in 1987 for his debut album, Late Night City Blues, including Guitarist of the Year. He signed to Blind Pig Records in 1990, releasing his second album, Cuttin' Loose, the same year. The guitarist stayed at Blind Pig for the next few years, releasing Can't Buy A Break in 1992 and Somewhere Along the Way in 1995.[1]
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