Bobby Nunn (musician)

Bobby Nunn
Genres R&B, funk
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Record producer
Instruments Vocals, keyboards
Years active 1970s–1980s
Labels Motown
Associated acts Rick James

Bobby Nunn is an American R&B producer, songwriter and vocalist, best known for his Top 15 US Billboard R&B chart hit single, "She's Just A Groupie."

Life and career

Nunn's big opportunity came through his association with Rick James. He played synthesizer on some of James's early Motown recordings as a solo artist.[1]

Bobby Nunn co-produced his 1982 debut album Second to Nunn with Winston Monseque. Nunn also wrote or co-wrote all but one of the tracks.[2] The album was successful, hitting #14 on the R&B charts. The lead single, "She's Just A Groupie" hit #15 on Billboard 's R&B singles chart.[3] The album also spawned a club favorite, "Hangin' Out at the Mall," which featured Tata Vega.

Nunn's 1983 follow-up album, Private Party, despite some favorable reviews, failed to equal the success of his first release.[4] His single release, "Don't Knock It (Until You Try It)" peaked at #65 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1984.[5]

References

  1. ^ Bueche, Rick A.. "Bobby Nunn - Biography". United States: All Music Guide. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bobby-nunn-p5050. Retrieved 2011-01-06. 
  2. ^ (1982) Album notes for Second To Nunn by Bobby Nunn. Motown Records.
  3. ^ "Bobby Nunn - Charts & Awards". United States: All Music Guide. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/bobby-nunn-p5050/charts-awards. Retrieved 2011-01-06. 
  4. ^ Bueche, Rick A.. "Private Party - Bobby Nunn". United States: All Music Guide. http://www.allmusic.com/album/private-party-r14302. Retrieved 2011-01-06. "A heavy emphasis on computerized instrumentals makes an interesting set." 
  5. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 399. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.