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Bluegrass Legend Bobby Osborne, Singer of "Rocky Top," Passes at 91
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Bluegrass Legend Bobby Osborne, Singer of "Rocky Top," Passes at 91

Bobby Osborne, one-half of the bluegrass duo The Osborne Brothers and known for popularizing "Rocky Top," has passed away at the age of 91. The Grand Ole Opry confirmed his death and praised his legacy as a bluegrass pioneer. The Osborne Brothers achieved international fame with their hit song "Rocky Top" and performed together for over five decades. Bobby Osborne continued to record and perform even in his advanced years, earning a Grammy nomination in 2017. He was recognized for his dedication to bluegrass music and received the Governor's Awards in the Arts.

Bluegrass icon Bobby Osborne passes away at 91.
music2 years ago

Bluegrass icon Bobby Osborne passes away at 91.

Bobby Osborne, one half of the bluegrass duo The Osborne Brothers, has died at the age of 91. The group, known for popularizing the song "Rocky Top," was inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor in 1994. Osborne's brother and bandmate, Sonny, passed away in 2021. The Osborne Brothers were influential in the bluegrass genre, using distinctive three-part harmonies and being one of the first bands to use drums and electric instruments. Their version of "Rocky Top" became synonymous with East Tennessee and the University of Tennessee, and was made an official state song in 1982.