Bobby Marchan
Bobby Marchan | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Oscar James Gibson |
| Also known as | Bobby Fields |
| Born | April 30, 1930 Youngstown, Ohio, United States |
| Died | December 5, 1999 (aged 69) Gretna, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | R&B, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, bandleader, mc, female impersonator |
| Years active | 1940s–1980s |
| Formerly of | Huey (Piano) Smith and the Clowns |
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson, April 30, 1930 – December 5, 1999) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, recording artist, bandleader, MC, and female impersonator. He was the key singer in the early lineup of Huey "Piano" Smith and His Clowns along with Gerri Hall and Roosevelt Wright.