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'.
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.
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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