Bobby Bennett | |
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Also known as | Bobby |
Born | Burlington, North Carolina, US | June 27, 1938
Died | January 18, 2013 Maryland, United States | (aged 74)
Genres | Soul, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, choreographer, comedian, musician |
Years active | 1958–2013 |
Labels | King, Loma Records |
Formerly of | James Brown, Baby Lloyd Stallworth, The Famous Flames, Johnny Terry, Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett & The Dynamics |
Robert J. Bennett (June 27, 1938 – January 18, 2013), better known as Bobby Bennett, was an American singer, songwriter, choreographer, comedian, and musician, noted for being a member of the vocal group The Famous Flames from 1958 to 1968. During his time in the group, he served as a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, comedian, emcee and dancer in the James Brown Revue. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Famous Flames in 2012.