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Bobby Helms
Bobby Helms
Artist Information
Genres: Rock & Roll, Traditional Country, Country-Pop, Pop, Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan
Active: 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's
Born: August 15, 1933 in Bloomington, IN
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Biography
Though his name is unfamiliar to most, Bobby Helms rules the airwaves every year around December 25th. His single "Jingle Bell Rock" first became a hit in 1957, and it reappeared on the charts four of the following five years to become an all-time Christmas classic. Before he was pigeonholed, though, Helms had a successful country career with two number one hits to his credit. Born on August 15, 1933, in Bloomington, IN, Helms first performed on his father %Fred's Monroe County Jamboree, singing while brother Freddie played guitar. The Helms Brothers, as they were billed, became a regional attraction. Bobby later cut a single called "Tennessee Rock and Roll," but then returned to Bloomington to appear on the #Hayloft Frolic television show.
Discography
Release: May 8, 2007
Label: Madacy Special Markets
Release: July 25, 2006
Label: Laserlight