Safety Harbor

Bobby Rush, born Robert Lee Rush on November 7, 1933, in Homer, Mississippi, is a Grammy‑winning blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist renowned for his dynamic stage presence and a career that spans over six decades; after moving to Chicago in the early 1950s he became a fixture of the city’s blues scene, recording classics such as “Chicken Heads” and “I Don’t Want No Trouble” and earning a reputation for electrifying live performances that blend soulful vocals with gritty electric guitar work, leading to multiple Grammy nominations and a win for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2017 with Porcupine Meat, while his influence has extended nationally through extensive touring, collaborations with legends like B.B. King and Chuck Berry, and recent appearances at venues such as the Safety Harbor Art & Music Center in Florida, where he continues to inspire new generations of musicians.