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music2 years ago

Bluegrass Icon Bobby Osborne Passes at 91

Bobby Osbourne, the Kentucky bluegrass legend and member of The Osbourne Brothers, known for hits like "Rocky Top," has passed away at the age of 91. Osbourne, a talented singer, yodeler, and guitarist, later became known for his signature mandolin playing. Alongside his brother Sonny, they toured with Bill Monroe and were inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. Osbourne also taught at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music and was honored by Governor Andy Beshear. His legacy as a pioneer in the Bluegrass music industry and champion for Eastern Kentucky is remembered.

obituary2 years ago

Bluegrass Icon Bobby Osborne Passes at 91

Bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne, co-founder of the Osborne Brothers, has passed away at the age of 91. Known for hits like "Rocky Top," Osborne was a pioneer in the Bluegrass music industry and a champion for Eastern Kentucky. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and also taught at Hazard Community and Technical College. Osborne's legacy as a musician and his dedication to sharing Kentucky's rich arts history will be remembered.

obituary2 years ago

Bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne passes away at 91.

Bobby Osborne, a well-known musician from Eastern Kentucky and member of The Osborne Brothers, has died at the age of 91. Osborne was a pioneer in the bluegrass music industry and a champion for Eastern Kentucky. He was still performing and teaching at Hazard Community and Technical College’s Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music in Leslie County. Osborne's most well-known song is "Rocky Top," which was named the Tennessee state song in 1982 and has been the anthem of the University of Tennessee athletics.