Happy birthday! Bobby Bland turns 95 today
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The Lion of the Blues Bobby Bland is celebrating his 95th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Popular singer Bobby Bland has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 95th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Bland, a cultural icon
Born Robert Calvin Bland in Rosemark on January 27, 1930, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Bland's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bobby hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bobby Bland as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 95.
Happy Birthday, Bobby, you're the best!
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