They just keep digging up great people!
HENRY GRAY
Blues Pianist, Baton Rouge, LA
Henry Gray’s seven decade long career as a blues and boogie-woogie pianist spans both the geographical and musical roots of the genre and makes him arguably one of the most influential blues musicians of the past half-century. At 82, Henry continues to deliver his rollicking, two-fisted boogie-woogies and passionate blues to audiences throughout the world.
full biography
http://www.nea.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/fellow.php?id=2006_03