Post by 1finemrg on Jul 29, 2017 6:25:24 GMT -5
Bobby Taylor passed away in a Hong Kong hospital July 22 at the age of 83.
In addition to a Top 5 R&B 1968 single (#29 Hot 100), Bobby has often been credited for bringing the Jackson Five to Motown. He was impressed by their performance when the Jackson Five opened for his band at Chicago's Regal Theater.
Details on Bobby's colorful life including comments by Vancouvers' lead guitarist Tommy (Cheech &) Chong are included in the obituary below.
Obituary
Featuring Bobby on lead on the aforementioned Top 5 R&B single.
Does Your Mama Know About Me - Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers
In addition to a Top 5 R&B 1968 single (#29 Hot 100), Bobby has often been credited for bringing the Jackson Five to Motown. He was impressed by their performance when the Jackson Five opened for his band at Chicago's Regal Theater.
Details on Bobby's colorful life including comments by Vancouvers' lead guitarist Tommy (Cheech &) Chong are included in the obituary below.
Obituary
Featuring Bobby on lead on the aforementioned Top 5 R&B single.
Does Your Mama Know About Me - Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers