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Legendary Bluegrass Pioneer Bobby Osborne Dies at 91

  • Bobby Osborne, lead singer of The Osborne Brothers bluegrass band, died at the age of 91.
  • Osborne helped bring bluegrass music into mainstream popularity by incorporating electric instruments and pop stylings.
  • He was known for his innovative mandolin playing and three-part vocal harmonies with his brother Sonny.
  • Their hits "Rocky Top" and "Ruby, Are You Mad?" became bluegrass standards.
  • Osborne received many accolades over his decades-long career, including CMA Vocal Group of the Year in 1971.
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