Back to People
Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown

Acting
05 Feb 1969 (57 years)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Robert Barisford Brown Sr. (born February 5, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. Alongside frequent collaborator Teddy Riley, he is recognized as a pioneer of new jack swing: a fusion of hip-hop and R&B. Brown rose to fame as a founding member of the R&B/pop vocal group New Edition, contributing to hits like "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now", and "Mr. Telephone Man". He left the group in 1985 to pursue a solo career but later reunited with them for their Billboard 200 number-o...

Also Known As

Robert Barisford Brown

Photos

Bobby Brown photo 1Bobby Brown photo 2Bobby Brown photo 3