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Dave Olson
Drummer
Dave Olson
grew up in Eugene,
Oregon.
He
learned to play from listening to B.B. King. While living in Eugene, he
had the opportunity to play with Otis Rush, Albert Collins, Paul
Butterfield, and Luther Tucker. It was in Eugene that he met
Robert Cray in 1975. He was a member of the
Robert Cray Band from 1978-
1989. During that time he recorded 4 albums, received 2 Grammy awards
and numerous Gold and Platinum Records. They filmed music videos and
had appearances on T.V. shows such as Saturday Night Live and
The Johnny Carson show.
Over the years he has shared the stage with B.B.
King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Keith Richards, Phil Collins,
Huey Lewis, John Fogerty, Tina Turner , Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker,
and many more. During the 1990’s he recorded and toured with
Savoy Brown
and Texas Heat.
He now
lives in Camillus with his wife and two daughters.
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