About Bobby Austin
Lived 1933 – 2002 (aged 68). Bobby Austin was an American songwriter, country musician, singer, composer and musician.
Robert Allen Austin (May 4, 1933 – January 6, 2002) was an American country music singer-songwriter and 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. Old Love Never Dies (Capitol, 1968)
Singles Year Single US Country Album 1966 "Apartment No. 9" 21 Apartment No. 9 1967 "Cupid's Last Arrow" 59 1968 "This Song Is Just for You" 68 Old Love Never Dies 1970 "For Your Love" 65 Singles only 1972 "Knoxville Station" 39
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Austin?
American country musician
When was Bobby Austin born?
Bobby Austin was born on 5 May 1933 in Wenatchee.
When did Bobby Austin die?
Bobby Austin died on 6 January 2002 in Camas.
What was Bobby Austin's occupation?
Bobby Austin was a songwriter, country musician, singer, composer and musician.
What nationality was Bobby Austin?
Bobby Austin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Austin (musician)
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