On the Record: 10 Underappreciated Music Acts You Need to Hear

Back in 2020, this writer featured 16 folk, pop, and rock artists and bands_that deserve wide acclaim but have attracted only cult followings. Here are 10 more._

Bobby Charles

The late Bobby Charles**** was a gifted singer who also wrote many memorable songs, including “The Jealous Kind” (Ray Charles, Delbert McClinton, etc.) and “Walking to New Orleans” (Fats Domino). He never became famous, but you can’t blame the public for that: Charles eschewed the spotlight and ultimately walked away from the music business. Fortunately, he created some great recordings before he did. Start with Last Train to Memphis…