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Bobby Troup was a singer-songwriter, jazz pianist and actor. Born on October 18, 1918, Bobby Troup was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on February 7, 1999, at the age of 80. Credited works include Get Your Kicks on "Route 66!".
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
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / jazz pianist / actor / songwriter / military officer
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Get Your Kicks on "Route 66!" | — |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby%20Troup
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q655122
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bobby Troup born?
Born October 18, 1918.
When did Bobby Troup die?
Died February 7, 1999, aged 80.
Where was Bobby Troup from?
Bobby Troup was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Bobby Troup do?
Bobby Troup worked as singer-songwriter, jazz pianist, actor, songwriter, military officer.
What was Bobby Troup known for?
Notable works include Get Your Kicks on "Route 66!".
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