Bobby Bare

Bobby Bare Sr.
Bare performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2017
Background information
Born
Robert Joseph Bare

(1935-04-07) April 7, 1935
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1956–present
Labels
Formerly ofOld Dogs
Websitebobbybare.com

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.