Gene Watson's Peers: Bobby Flores

Gene Watson's peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as 'the singer's singer' - and rightly so!

All of Gene's Peers who were contacted in 2006 were most gracious with their time & words. It is here, within this special part of gene-watson.com, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Bobby Flores, which he submitted to this site on Friday 27 January 2006.

Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say 'thank you' to Bobby Flores who has made a special contribution to a unique part of this online 'celebration of a Lone Star Hero'.

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Bobby Flores

Bobby Flores
This quote was submitted on Friday 27 January 2006

'I am honoured to be asked to comment on one of my country music heroes, Gene Watson.

I've been watching him perform, sometimes sharing the stage with him, and listening to him sing, since the early 1970's & hold him in the highest respect as a vocalist & performing artist. (Thanks for this awesome fan club website for a true country music legend).

Gene has always had one of the smoothest and most unique voices in country music. You always know when it's him singing & it's always a pleasure to hear him.

I've been a fan of his for many years & sincerely thank him for his continuing contributions to the music we all love.

Keep up the great music, Gene! Your fan always, Bobby Flores'.


Thank you, Bobby Flores, for your support of Gene Watson.

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About Bobby Flores...

Bobby Flores started his professional performances in 1968 at the age of seven playing at local functions & on the gospel circuit in the Texas area as a gospel duo with his mom, Mary Jane Flores.  He also performed with a travelling Christian group, the Young Americans For Christ.

In 1970, he began working nightclubs professionally at age nine as a featured single artist with George Chambers & the Country Gentlemen.

In 1974, when he was thirteen years old, Bobby formed his first band & played clubs & fairs.  He also opened shows for Larry Gatlin, Tanya Tucker, Conway Twitty, Johnny Rodriguez, Marty Robbins, Bobby Bare & Wynn Stewart.  In the late 1970s, Bobby recorded the first of four regionally charted singles along with his first album.

In 1980, Bobby became band leader/show opener/fiddle player for Johnny Bush & the Bandoleros.  In 1981, he became vocalist & guitarist for the Top 40 dance band 'Gone City' & toured the southern states of the United States.

Between 1983 & 1986, Bobby joined the popular San Antonio rock band 'The Boiz'.  He also played violin with the Trinity University Community Orchestra & began classical guitar studies, while at the same time serving as a guitar instructor at Dellview Music.

Between 1986 & 1988, Bobby worked with local groups Mass Transit, Joe Aero & Blackjack, Rocky Thompson & the Lost Hat Band.

Between 1988 & 1996, Bobby formed the band 'Angel Fire' with his brother Greg & his sister Sandra & played Texas 'A' circuit, several top rooms in Texas.  It was also during this time that Bobby Flores opened for Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, Shenandoah, George Strait, Diamond Rio & Garth Brooks.  He also began part time performances with Ray Price.

In 1996 & 1997, Bobby provided fiddle, guitar & vocals for David Kersh who was recording for Curb Records at the time.  Bobby was also a concert opener for LeAnn Rimes, Tracy Lawrence, Brian White, Collin Raye & Deana Carter.

Between 1997 & 2001, Bobby Flores played first violin & fiddle for Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys.

From 2005 onwards, he fronted his own group, the Bobby Flores Band & performed extensively throughout the south-west of the United States.

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