Photo: NBC Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Bobby Troup fascinates me as a true polymath of mid-century American culture: jazz pianist, singer, actor, songwriter, and military officer all in one life. But it's that one song, Route 66, that makes him immortal. He didn't just write a tune; he bottled the romance of the open American highway into a few unforgettable lines that still get covered everywhere. I find something deeply appealing about a man whose creative reach was so wide yet whose legacy rests on something so universal. Every time I hear that song hum along a freeway, Troup is quietly riding shotgun.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bobby Troup
- Name (Japanese)
- ボビー・トゥループ
- Reading
- ぼびー・とぅるーぷ
- Born
- October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / jazz pianist / actor / songwriter / military officer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Get Your Kicks on "Route 66!" | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby%20Troup
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobby Troup born?
October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999.
Where is Bobby Troup from?
Bobby Troup is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Bobby Troup do?
Bobby Troup works as singer-songwriter, jazz pianist, actor, songwriter, military officer.
What is Bobby Troup known for?
Notable works include Get Your Kicks on "Route 66!".
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.