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Bobbie Gentry - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 27, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Age | 81 |
| Birthplace | Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Bobbie Gentry's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | 'Ode to Billie Joe' (1967), groundbreaking role as a female singer-songwriter, and her influence on country and pop music. |
Intro
Bobbie Gentry is an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1967 hit song 'Ode to Billie Joe'. She was one of the first female artists in America to compose and produce her own material, and is considered a pioneer in country and pop music.
Early Life & Background
Born Roberta Lee Streeter, Bobbie Gentry was raised on her grandparents' farm in Chickasaw County, Mississippi after her parents separated. Her rural upbringing and exposure to Southern culture influenced much of her later songwriting.
Career Highlights
- Released debut single 'Ode to Billie Joe' (1967), which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won 3 Grammy Awards.
- Released several critically acclaimed albums including 'Ode to Billie Joe' (1967) and 'The Delta Sweete' (1968).
- Hosted her own BBC television variety show ('The Bobbie Gentry Show') in 1968 and 1971.
- One of the first female artists in country music to write, produce, and perform her own material.
Trivia
- Bobbie Gentry mysteriously retired from music and public life in the early 1980s, and her whereabouts have been the subject of much speculation since.
- She was one of the earliest women in pop music history to earn total creative control over her recordings and career.
- 'Ode to Billie Joe' is famous for its mysterious narrative, which has spurred decades of speculation over what was thrown off the Tallahatchie Bridge.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Bobbie Gentry?
Bobbie Gentry is 81 years old.
When was Bobbie Gentry born?
Bobbie Gentry was born the 27 July 1944.
Where is Bobbie Gentry from?
Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 27th, 1944, in brief:
- Historical events: Operation Cobra, launched on July 25, 1944, led to a critical Allied breakthrough in Normandy, France, by July 27.
- Day of the week: July 27th, 1944 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes by Merry Macs
- Popular movie: Jamboree directed by Joseph Santley
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