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Bobby Troup
American actor, jazz musician and composer Date of Birth: 18.10.1918 Country: USA |
Content:
- Biography of Bobby Troup
- Early Musical Success
- Later Career
- Personal Life and Legacy
Biography of Bobby Troup
Bobby Troup (full name Robert William 'Bobby' Troup Jr.) was born in 1918 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
He was an American actor, jazz musician, and composer.
Bobby troup biography route 66 jazz
After school, Robert became a student at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. During World War II, he served as a captain in the United States Marine Corps.
Early Musical Success
Troup's first musical success came in 1941 with the composition 'Daddy', which became a regional hit.
Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra's rendition of the song topped the 'Billboard Best Seller chart' for eight weeks. Frank Sinatra and Connie Haines also performed his song 'Snootie Little Cutie' with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Pied Pipers.
Troup's style has been compared to Nat King Cole's musi