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Biography of Bobby Harden

Bobby Harden
Bobby Harden
Instrument: Vocals

URL: http://www.bobbyharden.com

Bobby has earned an international reputation as "New York's Soul Man." He credits Johnny Adams, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, B.B. King, and Gladys Knight as early influences. In the footsteps of these legendary artists, his performance style makes entertainment Job #1. He has appeared in cities from Reno and Munich to Hong Kong, and was the first singer to perform R & B in the Supreme Court House in Washington D.C.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Bobby started singing in the church at the age of 13. He developed his vocal style as lead singer for three church choirs. The spiritual roots in his music can be felt today. The Soul that comes across loud and clear in his performances is nothing short of persuasive, and dance is an integral part of the equation.

As a college student in Houston, Texas, Bobby formed NYOTA RECORDS and recorded his first two songs, "I Found Love When I Found You" and "Tell Me You Want My Lovin'." He moved to New York in 1989, and gained recognition with early gigs at the Village Gate and a role in the Columbia University production of Hair.

He continues to be a force in New York music scene, appearing with his band regularly in clubs such as LeBar Bat, Manny's Car Wash, Terra Blues, Turning Point and Lola. He is also lead singer for the Blue Tones Band, Heart and Soul band and performs often with the Chris Carter Band. He is featured on Carter's CD Up All Night, and appears with Carter at Philadelphia's annual festival, "Jam on the River."

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