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Bobby Martin

real name Robert L. Martin

Bobby Martin is credited on 3,555 releases across 666 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1958–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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3,555

Credits

666

Albums

8

Decades active

370

In collections

Biography

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Born on 4 May 1930 in Lockland, Ohio - Died 6 September 2013 in San Diego, California.
American producer, arranger, and songwriter. Foundational R&B and soul artist associated with and "The Sound of Philadelphia". Began working with Kenneth Gamble in 1966. Often referred to as "The Granddaddy of R&B".
Business profiles:
Bobby Martin Productions (Production Company)
(Record Label)

Bio from Discogs

Credited work

3,555 releases · 666 albums · active 1958–2026

  • Performance · 5,107
  • Production · 1,112
  • Other credits · 14
  • Engineering · 5

Studios: Sigma Sound Studios · Columbia Recording Studios · Record Plant, N.Y.C. · Paragon Recording Studios

Discography

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