Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts is a soul-blues lifer who’s been laying down gritty grooves and heartfelt vocals since the 1960s. Born in Tennessee in 1945, he cut his teeth playing bass for R&B groups like The Magnificents before stepping into the spotlight as a bandleader and solo artist. Over his six-decade career, Roberts has blended Memphis soul, Chicago blues, and Southern funk into a signature sound showcased on albums like *Nothin’ but the Blues* and *Dance the Night Away*. His recent releases, including *Deeper Shade of Blue* and the upbeat single *You Move Me*, prove he’s still got that smoky-voiced magic, delivering lyrics about love, life, and late-night juke joints with equal conviction.

When he’s not recording, Roberts stays true to the road warrior spirit, regularly touring clubs and festivals with his tight-knit band. A savvy entrepreneur, he even launched his own Ocean Beach Records label to keep his music independent and unfiltered. Whether he’s trading licks with blues legends like B.B. King (who he once shared stages with) or crafting new crowd-pleasers like *Back in Love*, Roberts remains a bridge between classic Southern soul and contemporary blues – always with a wink, a groove, and zero pretension.