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Facts

Also Known As Robert Calvin Bland
Born January 27, 1930 • Tennessee
Died June 23, 2013 (aged 83) • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1992)

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