Bobbie Gentry (born July 27, 1942) is an American singer-songwriter. She was born Roberta Lee Streeter to Portuguese parents in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. She shot to international fame in the summer of 1967 with the quirky and intriguing Ode to Billie Joe, written by Gentry and sung in her warm, captivating style. "Ode" was listed as the most popular single of the year in many U.S. record surveys and was admired by Frank Sinatra and other singers.
These are photos from concerts where Bobbie Gentry played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Beach Boys / Paul Revere & The Raiders / Bobbie Gentry Aug 26, 1967 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Beach Boys / Paul Revere & The Raiders / Bobbie Gentry Aug 25, 1967 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
