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Born in Sacramento, California. Raised and went to school mostly
in California, Began traveling with his father in the palm of his fathers hand at the age of 6 months old until he reach (17)
years of age. Graduated valedictorian at Sacramento High School in 1981. Also President of the youth, and college chapter of the NAACP.
Entertainment has always been a part of Rodney Earl Bland 'AKA' Sunny Blue Bland life, from acting, singing and music promotion.
At the mature age of 46, the calling to sing the blues is something he has always wanted to pursue, and Rodney Earl Bland
'AKA' Sunny Blue Bland felt compelled to do so with the lost of so many great icons, such as Johnny Taylor, Johnny Guitar
Watson, Albert King, and numerous others not mentioned, but not forgotten. Sunny's passion for the blues is manifested from
episodes of love ones lost and the real life experiences of pain and sorrow he has experienced. Rodney Earl Bland 'AKA' Sunny
Blue Bland is known for his chilling stage presence and sold out performances internationally. His number one influence of
the blues is his father, the great Bobby Blue Bland, also O.V Wright, Johnny Taylor and the mighty Joe Hicks. Sunny Blue Bland
has had the honors in performing at “Hard Rock Café”, “Silver Legacy”, and “Reno’s Blues Festival” after party, “Zokku’s Club & Sushi Bar”,
“California State Fair” and more. And Sunny Blue Bland has had the pleasure with performing with “A J Jamal”
Fillmore Slim, E-40, Dennis Gaxiola, Suga T, Bobby Webb and for Kevin Johnson for Mayor of Sacramento fundraiser, Sunny Blue
Bland has touched many hearts young and old with his warm voice and stunning stage appearances, Sunny Blue Bland’s vision
is to keep the blues alive following his fathers footsteps “Bobby Blue Bland” by bringing you the best of blues
you can use. Sunny Blue Bland is currently under MaddPadd Productions, La Kidd Entertainment and Global Music Group Canada
a sister company to Global Music Group who purchase “Death Row Records”. Sunny Blue Bland is also the founder
of his on own promotional company “Blow – U –Up Promotions” that has been very successful since 1999.
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