Bobby Austin

Musician, Composer

1933 – 2002

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Who was Bobby Austin?

Bobby Austin was an American country musician.

Austin moved to Los Angeles in 1955, where he played bass in Wynn Stewart's band. He also worked as a session musician, for Buck Owens and Tommy Collins, among others, before being signed by Capitol Records as a solo artist in 1962. His "Apartment No. 9", written with Johnny Paycheck, was a hit for Tammy Wynette, in addition to reaching No. 21 on the U.S. country charts with his own version. His "Try a Little Kindness" also became a hit in its version by Glen Campbell.

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Born
May 5, 1933
Wenatchee
Also known as
  • Austin, Bobby
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jan 6, 2002
Camas

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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