Bobby Blackcloud, also known as Robert Durling, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer with a versatile catalog that weaves together blues, rock, and Americana into a sound all his own—anchored by a soulfully sincere voice that cuts straight to the heart.
Born and raised in Chicago, Bobby's musical journey began behind a drum kit at just seven years old. That rhythm would become the heartbeat of his path forward. Soon, his love for music expanded—first to guitar, then to singing—eventually sparking a fire to create songs that tell stories, carry weight, and leave a mark.
In his early 20s, he moved west to Las Vegas, joining bands and cutting his teeth on stage. But it wasn't long before he realized that his true calling wasn't just performance—it was songwriting. He followed that inner voice all the way to Miami, where he spent years honing his craft, digging deep to uncover his own identity as an artist.
His sound is born from legends—raised on the spirit of the Beatles, the fire of Elvis, and the soul of Motown. He caught the groove with Santana, rode the riffs of Zeppelin and Aerosmith. He found truth in Johnny Cash, freedom in Willie Nelson, and rebellion in Bob Marley and Dylan. Tom Petty lit the road, Prince painted it purple—and he's been chasing that sound ever since.
Eventually, Bobby made his way to Nashville, immersing himself in the heartbeat of the songwriting world. It was there that the roots of Ain't That Lucky began to grow—crafted alongside some of the town's finest players. Soon after, he returned to his hometown of Chicago, where he found a powerhouse team of musicians to bring that vision to life. The result was The Ain't That Lucky Album—a raw, authentic collection of songs that marked a defining chapter in his evolution.
Then it was back to Miami, where the next sonic storm was brewing. Blackcloudz Rizen, his upcoming release, was born. The name Bobby Blackcloud—once a nickname he'd throw around jokingly when life got rough—became his stage identity, a symbol of rising through storms with sound and soul. Blackcloudz Rizen is an ongoing project filled with powerful songs that echo every influence, every city, and every hard-earned lesson.
This is an artist the world needs to hear.
