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Bobby Sheen
Sheen in 1962
Background information
Birth nameRobert Joseph Sheen
Also known asBob B. Soxx
Born(1941-05-17)May 17, 1941
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 2000(2000-11-23) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals

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

Biography[edit]

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 producedbyPhil Spector). Sheen 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[edit]

Solo singles[edit]

Various group singles and recordings[edit]

Albums[edit]

References[edit]

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


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