Bobby Helms
Bobby Helms, born Robert Lee Helms on August 15, 1933, in Bloomington, Indiana, was a prominent American country singer and musician. Coming from a musical family, Helms began his career as part of a duo with his brother Freddie, known as "The Helms Brothers," which gained regional popularity and led to appearances on local television shows like "Hayloft Frolic."
Helms' solo career took off after he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1956 and signed with Decca Records. He achieved significant success in 1957 with three major hits: "Fraulein," which topped the country charts, "My Special Angel," which also reached number one on the country charts and number seven on the pop charts, and the perennial Christmas favorite "Jingle Bell Rock." The latter became a Christmas classic, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and continuing to be a holiday staple for decades.
Throughout his career, Helms continued to tour and record, contributing significantly to the country and rockabilly genres. His influence was recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Despite health challenges, including emphysema, asthma, and diabetes, Helms remained active in music until his death on June 19, 1997, in Martinsville, Indiana. His legacy endures, particularly through "Jingle Bell Rock," a song that remains one of the most-played Christmas tunes.
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