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| One Man. A multitude of talents. Bobby Jay was born and raised in New York's Harlem. He grew up surrounded by music and people like Baby Washington, Ben E King and Freddie Scott, his home patch included The Apollo, Smalls Paradise, the Baby Grand and Minton's Playhouse. After a period singing bass with The Laddins in the late 50's Bobby the radio announcer emerged during a spell in the US Army. He has hosted shows on WDIA - Memphis, WWRL & WCBS - New York amongst others and is a former Billboard Magazine Air Personality of the Year. Bobby the actor appeared in the original off-Broadway production of Leader of the Pack, on CBS TV's Guiding Light and numerous stage shows. Bobby the teacher and faculty member is found at the New School University for Social Research in New York City. Bobby is also a much-used and popular backing vocalist, jingle singer and commercial voice-over. And to top everything - Bobby pays live tribute to his mentor by singing bass with 'Frankie Lymon's Legendary Teenagers'. We're very glad Bobby squeezes 'Great Soul Performances' in his busy schedule. Take a listen, it's well worth it. |
| Billboard Magazine Air Personality of the Year. |
| MPI'S Official Host |
John Martelli, Maxine Brown, Bobby Jay
| Radio host of WCBS-FM Hall of Fame and Top Twenty Countdown; hosted First City on WNYC-TV; winner, Air Personality of the Year and NY Emmy Awards; cast member, Leader of the Pack; sang with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame's Frankie Lymon's Teenagers; producing credits include Joel & the Dymensions. |
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