Bob Dorough

Bob Dorough
Dorough in the 1980s
Dorough in the 1980s
Background information
Birth nameRobert Lrod [sic] Dorough
Born(1923-12-12)December 12, 1923
Cherry Hill, Arkansas, U.S.[1]
DiedApril 23, 2018(2018-04-23) (aged 94)
Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active1940sā€“2018
LabelsBethlehem, Music Minus One, Capitol, 52e Rue Est, Red, Blue Note, Arbors, Candid
Formerly ofSam Most, Bill Takas, Dave Frishberg, Blossom Dearie

Robert Lrod Dorough (December 12, 1923 ā€“ April 23, 2018) was an American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, and composer.[2][3] He became famous as the composer and performer of songs in the TV series Schoolhouse Rock!, as well as for his work with Miles Davis, Blossom Dearie, and others.

  1. ^ Nutt, Timothy G. "Bob Dorough (1923ā€“2018)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
  2. ^ Bob Dorough Filmography at The New York Times
  3. ^ "The Voice Of 'Schoolhouse Rock' On The Series At 40". NPR.org. National Public Radio. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2015.