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Bobby Griggs


About The Artist

Bobby Griggs with Band

Most of the information we have found thus far is from 1964. One article mentions he had a "cloud" in his voice.

Music seemed to be always a part of his life. He would often practice with his sister Beverly at home.

Bobby Griggs with guitar and vest

But he did not think of music as a profession until he served his stint with the United States Army and returned from France. He returned to southern California; he was born in Buena Park, California.

He formed his own band and they made appearances throughout the southwest part of the country. He did appearances on the television show "Country Music Time". He also did numerous appearances on the show that Squeakin' Deacon Moore had.

Bobby Griggs - with Guitar  Bobby Griggs - no guitar

He had developed a reputation that led him to do over 100 demo recordings in the three years prior to a 1964 article. His talent caught the ear of Eddie Miller that led to recording in Nashville. He had previously recorded on the Razorback and Dual-Tone labels.

Devvy Davenport wrote in her "Under My Hat" column in January 1964 that Bobby was playing to capacity crowds at the Parkway in Cypress, California. Devvy wrote in her column the following month that the Parkway was playing to large crowds due to Bobby and his band.

In 1966, Country Music Life was reporting that his Tower Records recording "Not What He's Got On His Mind" was a sleeper hit hovering in the Top 5 of the charts.

Credits & Sources

  • Hillbilly-Music.com wishes to thank the nephew of Bobby Griggs for providing the pictures and also Kevin Sesma for his assistance as well.
  • Country Music Review; January 1964; Country Music Review Devvy Davenport; 171 North Los Angeles Street; Orange, CA
  • Country Music Review; February 1964; Country Music Review Devvy Davenport; 171 North Los Angeles Street; Orange, CA
  • Country Music Review; April 1964; Country Music Review Devvy Davenport; 171 North Los Angeles Street; Orange, CA
  • Country Music Life; February 1966; Country Music Life Publications; PO Box 2366; Orange, CA

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Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)

 
Dual-Tone
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  DT 1082 A End Of My World
  DT 1082 B This Old Broken Heart
 
Liberty
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  55642 A Get A Little Hurt
  55642 B Your Farewell Party
 
Razorback
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  45-111 A Please Devil
  45-111 B Just Call My Name
 
Snap
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  106 A Rosanna
  106 B Cold Hearted Woman
 
Tower
Rec. No. Side Song Title
  159 A Cotton Picker
  159 B That's Not What He's Got
  199 A There A Fool Is Waiting
  199 B Release Me
  224 A Dead Man's Cave
  224 B Woman At Home


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