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Bobby Byrd

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The Resume

    (August 15, 1934-September 12, 2007)
    Born in South Carolina
    Birth name was Robert Day
    Member of James Brown's backing bands The Famous Flames and the JBs
    Provided call-and-response vocals on Brown's songs 'Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved' and 'Get Up, Feel Like Being a Sex Machine'
    Solo recorded the singles 'We're in Love' (1964), 'I Need Help (I Can't Do It Alone)' (1965), 'I Know You Got Soul' (1971) and 'If You Got a Love You Better Hold Onto It' (1972)

Why he might be annoying:

    The Famous Flames were originally his band, but Brown took over and pushed him into the background.
    His solo records sound like James Brown songs with a less distinctive vocalist.
    He unsuccessfully sued Brown, claiming he been denied writing credit on several songs.
    Two of his songs appear on the soundtrack of 'Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He met Brown when his baseball team played the prison team that Brown was pitcher for.
    His family sponsored Brown, allowing him to receive early parole.
    He warmed up the crowds for Brown's shows.
    His records were sampled by Eric B. & Rakim, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, LL Cool J and A Tribe Called Quest.
    He sang at Brown's funeral.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 62 Votes: 46.77% Annoying