Tommy Leonetti

Bobby Troup (1918–1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter renowned for composing the classic "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66." He also gained fame for his role as Dr. Joe Early on the television series Emergency! in the 1970s. With a career spanning from the early 1940s to the mid-1990s, Troup's contributions to music included collaborations with prominent artists and his military service, during which he helped establish a band for the first African-American U.S. Marines. He was married to notable singer Julie London for several decades. Troup passed away from a heart attack in 1999.

GENRES: Popular, Male Vocalist