Bobby Rush

Acting

Born November 10, 1933 · Homer

Also known as Emmett Ellis, Jr.

Biography

Bobby Rush is the greatest bluesman currently performing. He appeared "The Road to Memphis" which is part of the series The Blues, produced by Martin Scorsese, In Blues Road Movie (2002, directed by Louis Mouchet) and in "I am the Blues" (2015).

Awards & recognition

Grammy Award — Best Traditional Blues Album

Filmography4 titles

Blues Road Movie

2001as Himself

Dolemite Is My Name

2019as Bobby Rush

I Am The Blues

2016as Himself

James 'Super Chikan' Johnson - A Life in Blues

2024as Self