Bobby Hebb


Robert Von Bobby Hebb was an American RampBsoul singer, musician, songwriter, recording artist, and performer known for his 1966 hit entitled Sunny.

Hebb was born in Nashville, Tennessee. His parents, William and Ovalla Hebb, were both blind musicians. Hebb and older brother, Harold Hebb, performed as a songanddance team in Nashville beginning when Bobby was three and Harold was nine. Hebb performed on a TV show hosted by country music record producer Owen Bradley, which earned him a place with Grand Ole Opry star Roy Acuff. Hebb played Spoons and other instruments in Acuffs band. Harold later became a member of Johnny Bragg and the Marigolds. Bobby Hebb sang backup on Bo Diddleys Diddley Daddy. Hebb played Westcoaststyle trumpet in a United States Navy jazz band, and replaced Mickey Baker in Mickey and Sylvia.

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