About Bobby Orr
Lived 1928 – 2020 (aged 91). Bobby Orr was a British jazz musician.
Robert Orr (15 August 1928 – 12 March 2020) was a Scottish jazz drummer and session musician.
Early life Orr was born in Cambuslang, Scotland on 15 August 1928. His father's name was John Orr. Orr began playing drums at the age of three, encouraged by his father, a drum major. (which he left and subsequently rejoined) and for Tubby Hayes and others. With Digby Fairweather Songs for Sandy (Hep, 1970–82) With Benny Goodman Benny Goodman Today (London records, 1970) With Joe Harriott Blue Harriott (Columbia UK, 1959) A Guy Called Joe (Columbia UK, 1960) Southern Horizons (Jazzland, 1960) Abstract (Capitol, 1962) Movement (Columbia, 1963) High Spirits (Columbia, 1964) With Shake Keane Bossa Negra (Columbia, 1962) That's the Noise (Decca, 1965)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bobby Orr?
British musician (1928-2020)
When was Bobby Orr born?
Bobby Orr was born on 15 August 1928 in Cambuslang.
When did Bobby Orr die?
Bobby Orr died on 12 March 2020.
What was Bobby Orr's occupation?
Bobby Orr was a jazz musician.
What nationality was Bobby Orr?
Bobby Orr was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bobby Orr (drummer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bobby Orr. https://biography.guide/bobby-orr-jazz-musician/
MLA: "Bobby Orr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bobby-orr-jazz-musician/.
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