Robert Howard Byrd Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Bobby Howard Byrd (August 15, 1934 – September 12, 2007), better known as Bobby Byrd, was an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, bandleader, talent scout, record producer, and musician, who played an integral and important part in the development of soul and funk music in association with James Brown. Byrd began his career in 1952 as member of the gospel group the Gospel Starlighters, who later changed their name to the Avons in 1953 and the Five Royals in 1954, before settling with the name the Flames in 1955 prior to Brown joining the group with their agent later changing it to The Famous Flames. Byrd was the actual founder of The Flames, and is the man credited with the discovery of James Brown. As one of the longest-serving members of the group, he was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame posthumously in 2012. Byrd was also a 1998 recipient of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award. Throughout, Byrd helped to inspire the musical aspirations of James Brown, who launched his career with Byrd.
American University, Marshall University, Mountain State University, Washington College of Law, Concord University, University of Charleston, George Washington University Law School
Nationality
American
Spouse
Vicki Anderson
Siblings
Sarah Byrd
Awards
Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award
Star Sign
Leo
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Fact
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Was the only James Brown associate who performed on both Brown's debut album (1959's "Please Please Please") and Brown's final album (2002's "The Next Step").
2
Sung backup on many James Brown records. Mainly did this as either one of the harmonizing Famous Flames (mid-'50s/early '60s) or as an enhancer of James Brown shouts over funky music (early '70s).
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Pretty Little Liars
2015
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Get on Up
2014
writer: "Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine Live in Paris"
About Last Night
2014
writer: "Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine"
Mike & Mike
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Levenslied
TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2013 music - 1 episode, 2013