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Gary Lee Clark Jr. (born February 15, 1984) is an American guitarist and singer who fuses blues, rock and soul music with elements of hip hop. In 2011, Clark signed with Warner Bros. Records and released The Bright Lights EP. It was followed by the albums Blak and Blu (2012) and The Story of Sonny Boy Slim (2015). Throughout his career, Clark has been a prolific live performer, documented by Gary Clark Jr. Live (2014) and Gary Clark Jr Live/North America (2017). In 2014, Clark was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B performance for the song "Please Come Home". In 2020, he won the Grammy Award for "Best Rock Song" and "Best Rock Performance" for the song "This Land" from that album. His most recent album, JPEG Raw, was released in 2024.

Quick facts about Gary Clark Jr.

  • Full name: Gary Clark Jr.
  • Born: 1984-02-15
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q1153310

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Who is Gary Clark Jr.?

Gary Lee Clark Jr.

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Gary Clark Jr. is United States.

When was Gary Clark Jr. born?

Gary Clark Jr. was born on 1984-02-15.

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