Kelton, Robert Bob
(1908–1996)> GUITARIST
Kelton, Robert Bob 1 January 1908; Kansas City, KS – 19 May 1996; Castro Valley, CA Guitarist who joined Jimmy McCracklin’s Blues Blasters in 1943. When McCracklin began to tour regularly, Kelton preferred to remain in the Bay Area and formed his own band. He recorded a session for Aladdin in 1950 and one for Rhodesway in 1980, but mostly performed in local clubs. Ray Astbury Bibliography Mazzolini, Tom. Bob Kelton: Early Oakland Blues. Living Blues no. 62 (Winter 1984): 14–16. Discography…