The bluegrass music scene is in great sadness following the passing of Bobby Osborne, a legend of American music.
He was a cherished member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, and his voice was unmatched in the genre.
Bobby was one of the most innovative voices in the history of bluegrass, pushing the boundaries of the music and democratizing it.
Bobby is known for his piercing high tenor, unusual mandolin playing, and ability to create original bluegrass sounds.
Bobby Osborne has put out many albums since the 1950s. The Osborne Brothers’ songs “Kentucky” and “Rocky Top” have been named as Tennessee’s and Kentucky’s official state songs, respectively.
Bobby Osborne: Bluegrass legend known for ‘Rocky Top,’ dies at 91
According to a statement from the college where he worked, bluegrass musician Bobby Osborne, who played an important role in the song “Rocky Top,” passed away early on Tuesday. He was 91.
According to his website, Osborne and his brother Sonny formed “The Osborne Brothers,” and in 1967, their rendition of the song “Rocky Top” was designated as the official state song of Tennessee. Osborne belonged to both the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry.