Robert Joseph Bare Sr. (born April 7, 1935) is an American country singer and songwriter, best known for the songs "Marie Laveau", "Detroit City" and "500 Miles Away from Home". [2] He is the father of Bobby Bare Jr., also a musician.

Bobby Bare scored nearly five dozen top 40 hits from 1962 to 1983. In a laconic vocal style that embraces both wry country wit and poignant folk storytelling, his literate, cross-cultural appeal has earned him the sobriquet "the Springsteen of country."

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Country Music Hall of Famer, Bobby Bare is one of the most iconic country artists of our time.

Get Bobby Bare's "I Drink" on his latest album, Things Change: http://bit.ly/2D02aZs -- Directed by Max T. Barnes Produced by Zach Farnum Hypermedia Nashville/117 Video Productions. …

One of country music’s most respected performers and recording artists, Bobby Bare enjoyed commercial and chart success from the late 1950s through the mid-1980s.

Mar 10, 2025 · Nashville will celebrate the 90th birthday of Country Music Hall of Fame legend Bobby Bare the week of April 7 with a series of special music events throughout the city. Country music pinnacles the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Grand Ole Opry will celebrate the 2012 and 2018 inductee, respectively, in special programming focused ...