Artist Bio:
Bobby Day, born Robert James Byrd, was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer-songwriter. He was born on July 1, 1928, in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away on July 27, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. Day started his music career in the 1950s as a member of the group The Hollywood Flames, but he is best known for his solo career.
In 1958, Bobby Day released his most famous song, "Rockin' Robin," which became a hit and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years. Day continued to record music throughout the 1960s and 1970s, although he never reached the same level of success as he did with "Rockin' Robin." Bobby Day's contributions to the early rock and roll and rhythm and blues genres have solidified his place in music history.
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