Bobby Rush is a Grammy-winning blues artist in his late 80s, known for his energetic stage shows blending blues, funk, and comedy. Born Emmett Ellis Jr. in rural Louisiana, he built his first guitar from household items and escaped farm life through music. He toured with Rabbit Foot Minstrels, adopted the name Bobby Rush, and settled in Chicago in the 1950s. He released singles on labels like Chess and ABC, earning the title King of the Chitlin’ Circuit. Recent achievements include Grammy wins, collaborations with Buddy Guy and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, an autobiography, and a new album All My Love For You.