A bluegrass musician from the United States, Bobby Van Osborne died on June 27, 2023. His brother Sonny Osborne and he co-founded the Osborne Brothers, and he is a member of both the Grand Ole Opry and the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Osborne served in the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1953. During his time there, he was awarded the Purple Heart.
At the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music in Hyden, Kentucky, Osborne was a mandolin instructor who specialized in teaching bluegrass music.
Being a part of the Osborne Brothers earned you election to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2002.
The solo album Original is up for the Best Bluegrass Album Grammy Award at the 60th Grammy Awards.
Bobby Osborne children: Meet Wynn Osborne, Bobby Osborne II & Robby Osborne
Bobby Osborne children are Wynn Osborne, Bobby Osborne and Robby Osborne. Osborne served in the Korean War after being enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1951. He was injured during battle and was awarded the Purple Heart.