Bobby Rogers
Robert Edward Rogers (February 19, 1940 – March 3, 2013) was an American musician and tenor singer, best known as a founding member of Motown vocal group the Miracles from 1956 until his death. He was inducted, in 2012, as a member of the Miracles to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to singing, he also contributed to writing some of the Miracles' songs. Rogers is the grandfather of R&B singer Brandi Williams from the R&B girl group Blaque and is a cousin of fellow Miracles member Claudette Rogers Robinson.
Bobby Rogers | |
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Rogers in 1962 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Edward Rogers |
| Also known as | BR. "Bobby" |
| Born | February 19, 1940 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 3, 2013 (aged 73) Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1956–2013 |
| Labels | Tamla, Motown |
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