Robert Lucas, born on July 25, 1962, in Long Beach, California, was an American blues musician known for his roles as a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. He began playing harmonica at 13 and later took up slide guitar. In 1986, he formed the band Luke & The Locomotives, releasing their album Luke and the Locomotives in 1991. Notable releases as a solo artist include Built for Comfort (1992), Layaway (1994), and Completely Blue (1997). Lucas joined Canned Heat in 1994, fronting the band and contributing to their 1999 album, Boogie 2000. He passed away on November 23, 2008, at the age of 46 from an apparent drug overdose.