Bobby Helms

Bobby Helms
Helms in 1968
Helms in 1968
Background information
Birth nameRobert Lee Helms
Born(1933-08-15)August 15, 1933
Helmsburg, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 1997(1997-06-19) (aged 63)
Martinsville, Indiana, U.S.
Genres
OccupationSinger
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1942–1997[2]
LabelsDecca, Columbia, Vocalion

Robert Lee Helms (August 15, 1933 – June 19, 1997) was an American country singer, who is best remembered for his 1957 Christmas hit "Jingle Bell Rock". Additionally, he had two other hit records from that year: "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel".

  1. ^ a b c d McDaniel, Randy (February 3, 2017). "Whatever Happened to Classic Country Star Bobby Helms?". KXRB. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Andrew Crowley. "'My Special Angel': Son and grandson of Bobby Helms perform tribute concerts". The Hoosier Times.