Bobby caldwell biography
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Bobby Caldwell (drummer)
This article is about the drummer. For the musician and songwriter, see Bobby Caldwell.
American drummer
Musical artist
Bobby Caldwell (born 6 October ) is an American drummer, songwriter, producer and arranger who co-founded the rock bands Captain Beyond (with Rod Evans) and Armageddon (with Keith Relf) during the early s. Prior to these projects he played on seminal Johnny Winter albums such as Live Johnny Winter And and Saints and Sinners. Caldwell was also the drummer on Rick Derringer's All American Boy, which produced the classic-rock radio staple "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo"; a song originally written by Derringer and recorded by the band, Johnny Winter and, with Derringer's brother, Randy Z on drums. He also played with John Lennon, Ringo Starr, The Allman Brothers Band, and Eric Clapton.[1] Caldwell and Derringer recorded "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo" at Caribou Ranch in Colorado.
In the s, he was member of the New Englander
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Bobby Caldwell (August 15, – March 14, ) was an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who, despite a prolific musical output over his year career, was still best known for his hit single "What You Won't Do for Love." While he has always maintained a devoted fan base in the United States, a more legendary status has been bestowed upon him in Japan.
Early life
Bobby Caldwell was born in Manhattan to Bob and Carolyn Franklin, the hosts of Suppertime, an early television variety show. Living in Memphis and, chiefly, Miami (which he has called an influential "dumping ground" for all kinds of music), he took up piano and guitar as a preteen. Forming his own grupp at 17, he took the group on the road, later recording an album entitled Kathmandu.
Caldwell's first performances were more rock-oriented than the bulk of his career would indicate; early dates had him playing Jimi Hendrix and Cream covers in small clubs.
Recording career
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Bobby Caldwell
Blue-Eyed Soul Singer/Songwriter
From blue-eyed soul to pop, R&B, and standards, singer/songwriter Bobby Caldwell was truly one of the most respected members of the music industry.
Bobby was born in NYC on August 15, , to showbiz parents Bob and Carolyn Caldwell. Bobby grew up with music and taught himself guitar and piano at an early age. He had a beautiful voice and went on to write his own songs. His big break came in after signing with TK Records in Hialeah, Florida, and releasing his timeless classic, “What You Won’t Do For Love.”
In Japan and throughout Asia, he enjoyed feverish popularity, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases in those countries. In addition to heavy touring, Bobby starred as Frank Sinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo theatrical production The Rat Pack Is Back in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and from his loyal