Bob Dorough
Robert Lrod Dorough (December 12, 1923 – April 23, 2018) was an American bebop and cool jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and producer. Dorough became famous as the composer and performer of songs in the TV series Schoolhouse Rock!, as well as for his work with Miles Davis, Blossom Dearie, and others.
Bob Dorough | |
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Dorough in the 1980s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Lrod [sic] Dorough |
| Born | December 12, 1923 Cherry Hill, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 2018 (aged 94) Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1940s–2018 |
| Labels | Bethlehem, Music Minus One, Capitol, 52e Rue Est, Red, Blue Note, Arbors, Candid |
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