Bobby Byrd R.I.P

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  • Not to disrespect Byrd's memory, and not trying to "son" Hookup, but I think this is Bobby Day (of "Rockin' Robin" fame). He also recorded off and on as "Bobby Byrd", and the two always get confused for each other in discographies. I think the JB Bobby Byrd would have been a Famous Flame when this single came out.

    very early Bobby Byrd:


    well, the way I understood it, this is The Hollywood Flames under a different name, and didnt the Hollywood flames become the Flames(after a spell as the Five Flames)?

  • SoulOnIceSoulOnIce 13,027 Posts

    well, the way I understood it, this is The Hollywood Flames under a different name, and didnt the Hollywood flames become the Flames(after a spell as the Five Flames)?

    The Hollywood Flames started as just "The Flames" - and are
    unrelated to the Famous Flames of JB fame. The Bobby Byrd in the
    Hollywood Flames is Bobby Day, who went on to have solo hits and to
    be the first "Bob" in Bob & Earl with fellow Flame Earl Nelson.


  • well, the way I understood it, this is The Hollywood Flames under a different name, and didnt the Hollywood flames become the Flames(after a spell as the Five Flames)?

    The Hollywood Flames started as just "The Flames" - and are
    unrelated to the Famous Flames of JB fame. The Bobby Byrd in the
    Hollywood Flames is Bobby Day, who went on to have solo hits and to
    be the first "Bob" in Bob & Earl with fellow flame Earl Nelson.

    ahhhhhhhh....I have always thought the Hollywood Flames became the Famous Flames, something I heard probably over a dozen years ago and never researched it and just accepted it as fact...ya learn something new everyday

  • luckluck 4,077 Posts



    One of the few with his face where JB's was (but couldn't they have picked a better shot?)

    Rest peacefully, Mr. Byrd.




  • One of the few with his face where JB's was (but couldn't they have picked a better shot?)

    For an egomaniac like James Brown to replace his face with Byrd's...that's what you call respect. Even Hank Ballard didn't get that treatment.

  • luckluck 4,077 Posts


    Much prettier (no hijack).

  • i'll be sure to play a couple bobby byrd tracks on my radio show tonight.

    r.i.p.

  • JuniorJunior 4,853 Posts
    Really saddened to hear this. RIP.

  • i really like Lost In A Mood Of Changes from his soul years
    http://tinyurl.com/3ye8me

  • DocMcCoyDocMcCoy "Go and laugh in your own country!" 5,917 Posts
    Really saddened to hear this. RIP.


  • Really saddened to hear this. RIP.

    definitely. RIP.

  • Damn. R.i.p.

    just picked up a copy of i know you got soul yesterday. Sad coincidence.

  • Flowers can be send to:

    Watkins Funeral Home
    1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
    Atlanta, Ga. 30310
    (Phone: 404-758-1731)

    The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at:

    Ray Of Hope Church
    2778 Snapfinger Road
    Decatur, Ga. 30034
    (Phone: 770-696-5100)
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