Bobby Day

1928–1990 (age 62)

singer-songwriter

Biography

Bobby Day was a gifted singer, drummer, and songwriter whose smooth voice made the 1950s hit Rockin' Robin an enduring classic and whose work as a studio musician helped shape the early rhythm and blues sound.

His knack for crafting catchy melodies and his joyful performances influenced generations of artists, and his name continues to sparkle in the music history he helped to create near the peace of Holy Cross Cemetery.

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