Sherman Robertson

Sherman Robertson (born October 27, 1948, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) raised in Houston, Texas. In high school, his music teacher recruited him to play in his popular group, Connie's Combo. Sherman quickly earned a reputation as a very good guitarist. As a teenager, he spent six weeks on the road as lead guitarist for the legendary Bobby "Blue" Bland. That experience gave him the confidence to form my own band, Sherman Robertson and the Crosstown Blues Band.

In 1982, when Robertson's band was playing at the Crosstown Blues Festival, zydeco legend Chenier heard him and a long alliance with Chenier's band was forged. Robertson worked with singer/songwriter Paul Simon during recording sessions for his Graceland album, and also had the chance to sit in with all of his heroes, Albert Collins, B.B. King, and Lightnin' Hopkins among them.
His first solo recording, I'm The Man (Atlantic 1994), was nominated for a Blues Music Award. Second Atlantic release, Here And Now, brought him even more critical recognition.

Artist website: www.shermanrobertsonmusic.com

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