Bobby Sheen

Bobby Sheen

Sheen, with Fanita James (top) and Darlene Love of Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, 1962
Background information
Birth name Robert Joseph Sheen
Also known as Bob B. Soxx
Born (1941-05-17)May 17, 1941
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died November 23, 2000(2000-11-23) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Rhythm and blues
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Associated acts
Notable instruments
Vocals

Bobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer.

Biography

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Sheen is best known for singing with Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans who had their biggest hit "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in 1962 (which was produced by Phil Spector). Sheen has also recorded with other groups including The Robins, The Lovables,[1]:105 The Ding Dongs, and The Alley Cats.[1]:10 He would later join Bobby Nunn's group of The Coasters[2] and recorded an album with the group called Coasting in 1979,[3]:171 which was released on Sheen's own record label, Salsa Picante Records. When Bobby Nunn died in 1986, Nunn's group of The Coasters still toured with Sheen and Billy Richards, Jr. as members.[3]:173

Sheen died of pneumonia in Los Angeles, California at the age of 59.[4]

Discography

Solo singles

Various group singles and recordings

Albums

References

  1. 1 2 Propes, Steve; Gart, Galen (2001). L.A. R&B Vocal Groups 1945-1965. Milford, NH: Big Nickel Publications. ISBN 0-936433-18-3.
  2. ↑ Millar, Bill (1974). The Coasters. London, England: Star Books. p. 175. ISBN 0-352-30020-5.
  3. 1 2 Gardner, Carl; Gardner, Veta (2007). Yakety Yak I Fought Back: My Life with the Coasters. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4259-8981-1.
  4. ↑ "Bobby Sheen Obituary". Billboard: 76. 16 December 2000. ISSN 0006-2510.

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