Music2003–present
Gary Clark Jr.
Austin, Texas guitarist who is the most prominent standard-bearer for blues-rock in the modern era — Bright Lights brought Austin blues to a mainstream audience.
Origin
Austin, Texas
Genre
Blues
The Cultural Record
Discography
1102004
GC Jr.2010
EP & MixtapeThe Bright Lights EP2011
EP & MixtapeWorry No More2002
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