Bobby Marchan | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Oscar James Gibson |
Also known as | Bobby Fields |
Born | Youngstown, Ohio, United States | April 30, 1930
Died | December 5, 1999 Gretna, Louisiana, United States | (aged 69)
Genres | R&B, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, bandleader, mc, female impersonator |
Years active | 1940s–1980s |
Formerly of | Huey (Piano) Smith and the Clowns |
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, April 30, 1930 – December 5, 1999)[1] was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, recording artist, bandleader, MC, and female impersonator. He was the key singer in the early lineup of Huey "Piano" Smith and His Clowns along with Gerri Hall and Roosevelt Wright.