Robert Joseph Bare Sr. (born April 7, 1935) is an American country music singer and songwriter, best known for the songs “Marie Laveau”, “Detroit City” and “500 Miles Away from Home”. He is the father of Bobby Bare Jr., also a musician.
instruments played
Guitar
Associated Acts
Chet Atkins Skeeter Davis Norma Jean Liz Anderson Tom T. Hall Billy Joe Shaver David Frizzell Waylon Jennings Jerry Reed Mel Tillis
Birth Name
Robert Joseph Bare
Genres
Country folk
Labels
Capitol RCA Victor Mercury Columbia Plowboy
Occupations
solo_singer
Origin
Ironton, Ohio, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1956 present
Name
Bobby Bare
Nationality
United States of America