Arthur Louis (21 June 1945 – 24 December 2014) was a British rock, blues, and reggae crossover musician. Pronounced as "Lewis," Louis was known for his innovative fusion of musical styles, which earned him international acclaim.

Born in Jamaica, Arthur Louis moved to Brooklyn, New York, with his family at a young age. In his late teens, he attended Michigan State University, where he joined the band Terminal Stations. This band toured extensively, performing in Brazil and Germany, and marked the beginning of Louis's musical journey.
Arthur Louis's early career was defined by his tours with Terminal Stations. In 1974, he recorded his debut album, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, which featured legendary artists Eric Clapton and Gene Chandler. The title track, a reggae-blues version of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," was released as a single in July 1975. This release preceded Clapton's own interpretation of Louis's arrangement, which included Louis's "Someone Like You" as the B-side. Despite being overshadowed by Clapton's version, Louis's album eventually climbed to #6 on international charts.

In 1991, the German record label Discovery Sounds re-mastered and re-released his debut album, sparking renewed interest in his music. This revival led to the release of his second album, Back from Palookaville, in 1998, particularly driven by demand from Japan.

By 2006, Louis was performing in Europe once again, re-establishing his presence in countries like Italy and Spain. In December 2008, he appeared on BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones Show. The following year, he released his third album, Black Cat, which included new songs such as the title track "Black Cat." In 2009, he performed at the London launch of 'Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues' and appeared in concert with Bobby Tench, Jim Cregan, and Roger Chapman.

Arthur Louis's musical style was a unique blend of modern blues rock, reggae, and blues. His work has been compared to that of Taj Mahal, and he was praised for bringing new energy and expression to electric blues. His interpretation of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" brought him international attention and influenced Eric Clapton's reggae interpretations.

Songs like his version of Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" and "If I Ever Needed You," co-written with Scott English, from the album Back From Palookaville, exemplify his crossover style.

Discography (albums)
Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1976) - featuring Eric Clapton and Gene Chandler
Back From Palookaville (1998)
Knocking on Heaven's Door/Back From Palookaville (2008) - double CD
Black Cat (2009)

Arthur Louis's legacy as a cross-genre musician continues to influence and inspire artists around the world. His innovative blends of reggae, blues, and rock have left an indelible mark on the music industry.