Bob Roberts (singer)
Robert A. Bob Roberts , sometimes referred to as Ragtime Bob Roberts, was an American novelty singer in the early years of the 20th century.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Nicholas Roberts, a wellknown clown who became the proprietor of one of the countrys leading touring pantomime companies. Bob Roberts is assumed to have traveled widely with his fathers shows in his youth. He made his recording debut for Columbia Records in 1902, and initially recorded remakes of other artists records before starting to make recordings of new songs. Among the most successful of his early recordings for Columbia were Hurrah For Baffins Bay and By The Sycamore Tree, both in 1903.
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