Bobby Helms
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American male singer (1933–1997)
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Bobby Helms (born Robert Lee Helms) (15 August 1933 – 19 June 1997) was an American rockabilly singer who enjoyed his peak success in 1957. Born in Bloomington, Indiana into a musical family, he began performing as a duo with his brother before going on to a successful solo career in country music. In 1956, Helms made his way to Nashville, Tennessee where he signed a recording contract with Decca Records. The following year would be filled with astonishing successes. <a href="https://www.last.f
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Key facts
- Born
- Robert Lee Helms , ( 1933-08-15 ) August 15, 1933, Helmsburg, Indiana , U.S.
- Died
- June 19, 1997 (1997-06-19) (aged 63), Martinsville, Indiana , U.S.
- Genres
- Country pop rock and roll rockabilly
- Occupations
- Singer musician
- Instruments
- Vocals guitar
- Years active
- 1942–1997
- Labels
- Decca Columbia Vocalion
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- Official website
- www.bobbyhelms.com
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- date of birth
- 1933-08-15
- date of death
- 1997-06-19
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- Bobby Helms
- name in native language
- Robert Lee Helms
- birth name
- Robert Lee Helms
- start of work period
- 1955-00-00
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Robert Lee Helms (August 15, 1933 – June 19, 1997) was an American country singer and musician. In 1957, he had a perennial Christmas hit with "Jingle Bell Rock", and two other hits that same year: "Fraulein" and "My Special Angel".
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