Frank Bey

Frank Bey (born 1946) was an American blues and soul singer whose career began during tours with Otis Redding in the 1960s. He released his first solo album in 1996 and was nominated in 2014 for Soul Blues Album of the Year. Reviews highlight his scratchy yet flexible voice and longstanding live presence in the Philadelphia area.

Born 1946; toured with Otis Redding in the 1960s; first solo album released in 1996; nominated for Soul Blues Album of the Year at the 2014 Blues Music Awards; died 2020.

The review cites Living Blues announcing Frank Bey's new album and recalls his start touring with Otis Redding in the 1960s. It notes his first solo album arriving in 1996 and a 2014 Blues Music Awards nomination. Back in Business highlights his 'scratchy yet flexible' voice alongside guitarist McNelly. The reviewer calls the music 'rough, approximate Blues' and celebrates its faithful rather than innovative approach.

For:Fans of traditional blues and soul; listeners who prefer authentic, vocal-driven blues.