Lobo
Roland Kent LaVoie, known by his stage name Lobo, was born on July 31, 1943, in Tallahassee, Florida. Raised in Winter Haven, Florida, he was one of seven children and was brought up by his mother. His father was a big band guitar player, which likely influenced his musical path. Lobo began his music career in 1961 with the band The Rumours, which included notable musicians like Gram Parsons and Jim Stafford. He later joined other bands such as the Sugar Beats, US Male, and Me and the Other Guys, where he met musician Billy Aerts.
Lobo's solo career took off in 1969 with the release of "Happy Days in New York City/My Friend Is Here" on Laurie Records. By 1971, he adopted the stage name Lobo and released his breakthrough single "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo" with Big Tree Records, reaching No. 5 in the U.S. and No. 4 in the UK. His debut album, "Introducing Lobo," followed in the same year. Lobo's 1972 album "Of a Simple Man" included the hits "I'd Love You to Want Me" and "Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend," both of which were significant successes.
Throughout the 1970s, Lobo continued to release music, achieving several Top 40 hits. In 1979, he had a hit with "Where Were You When I Was Falling in Love." He founded Lobo Records in 1981, which later became Evergreen Records, and continued to find success, particularly in the Asian market, where he developed a substantial fan base. Lobo released his latest album, "Out of Time," in 2008, featuring both new songs and classic hits.
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