Bobby Marchan

Bobby Marchan
Background information
Birth nameOscar James Gibson
Also known asBobby Fields
Born(1930-04-30)April 30, 1930
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
DiedDecember 5, 1999(1999-12-05) (aged 69)
Gretna, Louisiana, United States
GenresR&B, rock and roll
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, bandleader, mc, female impersonator
Years active1940s–1980s
Formerly ofHuey (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.

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues – A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 257. ISBN 978-0313344237.