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Bobby Bloom

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Musician

The Resume

    (1945-February 28, 1974)
    Born in United States
    Best known for the song 'Montego Bay'
    Recorded the album 'Bobby Bloom'
    Sang in the doo-wop group 'The Imaginations'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a one-hit wonder.
    His music is considered 'bubblegum.'
    He suffered with depression.
    He was fatally shot during a fight over a girl.
    He recorded a commercial jingle for Pepsi.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite being depressed, his music was catchy and uplifting.
    He scored another hit in the U.K. with 'Heavy Makes You Happy.'
    His songs had a unique calypso tinge to it.
    He co-wrote the Tommy James/Billy Idol hit 'Mony Mony.'
    His killer was never identified.
    'Montego Bay' still gets heavy airplay on oldies radio.

Credit: Diplomat


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying