Bobby Austin (musician)
American country music singer-songwriter (1933–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American sociologist, lecturer, and writer, see Bobby William Austin.
Robert Allen Austin (May 4, 1933 – January 6, 2002) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician.
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Birth name | Robert Allen Austin |
Born | (1933-05-04)May 4, 1933 Wenatchee, Washington, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 2002(2002-01-06) (aged 68) Camas, Washington, U.S. |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Years active | 1955–2002 |
Labels | Capitol Records |
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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.[1] 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.[2] He also co-wrote "Try a Little Kindness" which became a hit for Glen Campbell.