Bobby Bennett (The Famous Flames)
| Bobby Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | "Bobby" |
| Born |
June 27, 1938 Burlington, North Carolina, US |
| Died | January 18, 2013 (aged 74) Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Soul, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, choreographer, comedian, musician |
| Years active | 1958–2013 |
| Labels | King, Loma Records |
| Associated acts | James Brown, Baby Lloyd Stallworth, The Famous Flames, Maceo Parker, Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett & The Dynamics |
Robert J. Bennett (June 27, 1938 – January 18, 2013), better known as Bobby Bennett was an American singer, noted for being a member of the vocal group The Famous Flames from 1958 to 1968. During his time in the group, he served as a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, comedian, emcee, and dancer in the James Brown Revue. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Famous Flames in 2012.
Bobby Bennett was born Robert J. Bennett on June 27, 1938 in Burlington, North Carolina. The son of Robert and Inez Bennett, he was raised in Burlington's Rauhut Street in Alamance County, where it was called "Glencoe Road", and graduated from Jordan Sellars High School in 1957. According to his wife, Sandra, Bennett sang with the gospel group, the Harmonizing Five and traveled with them locally and to many East Coast and southern states from Maryland, DC and Virginia all the way to Florida. Following graduation, Bennett received a four-year sports scholarship to attend A&T University in Greensboro. During his time in college, Bennett majored in Agricultural Studies.
In the spring of 1958, Bennett left college for a summer break, finding work in New Jersey to earn funds for the following school year. Following this, he visited New York to see his old friend, J. C. Davis whose band, The Bucket-Heads, was playing for James Brown and The Famous Flames at the Rocklin Place in New York City as Davis had become Brown's first bandleader. Bennett and Davis were school buddies who did shows together while attending high school. Bennett eventually became Davis' valet.
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