Bob Shaw | |
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| Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party | |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Wiley Wasden |
| Succeeded by | Mack Mattingly |
| Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Chairman of the Development Authority of Fulton County | |
| In office 2008–2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1929 Bronwood, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 2024 (aged 94) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elaine Smith |
| Education | Georgia State University |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Formerly of | The Homeland Harmony Quartet, The Revelaires Quartet, The Harmoneers Quartet, The Sunshine Boys |
Robert Jennings Shaw (August 21, 1929 – February 27, 2024) was an American gospel music singer and political leader. He was a two time inductee into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, as well as the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame.
As a political leader for more than thirty years, Shaw served multiple terms as Vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee, as Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, and as Chairman of the Fulton County Republican Party. Under his leadership, Shaw recruited multiple future elected officials from the state of Georgia, United States to run for office including Paul Coverdell and Newt Gingrich.