Bobby Austin (musician)
Bobby Austin | |
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| Birth name | Robert Allen Austin |
| Born | May 4, 1933 Wenatchee, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 2002 (aged 68) Camas, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1955–2002 |
| Labels | Capitol Records |
Robert Allen Austin (May 4, 1933 – January 6, 2002) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician.
Austin moved to Los Angeles in 1955, where he played bass in Wynn Stewart's band. He also worked as a session musician, for Buck Owens and Tommy Collins, among others, before being signed by Capitol Records as a solo artist in 1962. His "Apartment No. 9", written with Johnny Paycheck, was a hit for Tammy Wynette, in addition to reaching No. 21 on the U.S. country charts with his own version. He also co-wrote "Try a Little Kindness" which became a hit for Glen Campbell.