Bobby Taylor RIP.

[Roberta75]

I just got a message from someone who used to work at Motown records that Bobby Taylor has transitioned to the Heavenly mansion. He passed in Hong Kong after a battle with cancer. Hes now with the Lord and free from pain.

[LoveSupreme]

I just got a message from someone who used to work at Motown records that Bobby Taylor has transitioned to the Heavenly mansion. He passed in Hong Kong after a battle with cancer. Hes now with the Lord and free from pain.

May he rest in peace. His legacy lives on through the music he has left us and future generations to discover and enjoy.

[paul_nixon]

May he rest in peace. His legacy lives on through the music he has left us and future generations to discover and enjoy.

So honoured to have met the man and produced his Motown anthology RIP Bobby you will be missed

[TomatoTom123]

Oh, my, this is so sad. Wow, I'm shocked. He was an amazing singer and a very talented man. RIP Bobby Taylor

[marv2]

Rest in peace Bobby. You did good. Thank you.

Marv

[sophisticated_soul]

Rest In Peace Bobby Taylor - Thank you for the music.

[McMotown]

NO! this is such sad news. I'm just stunned. He was a hero of mine.
A huge thanks for Paul_Nixon in producing his anthology such great works. I hope sometime in the future more Bobby's works that maybe in the vaults get released, so we can carry on remembering him by. RIP Bobby.

[Roberta75]

What a voice.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WvSvV8UI_zs

[Ozmo]

Very sad news of the loss of another of our Motown heroes. Bobby Taylor gave us some great music that will live on.

[vgalindo]

So sad RIP Bobby Taylor.

[thanxal]

So terribly sad. May he Rest In Peace.

[Bluebrock]

I just got a message from someone who used to work at Motown records that Bobby Taylor has transitioned to the Heavenly mansion. He passed in Hong Kong after a battle with cancer. Hes now with the Lord and free from pain.
I knew he had been sick for a while but it is still very very sad to hear this news. A very talented guy who has left us some great music to continue to enjoy. R.I.P Bobby.

[Philles/Motown Gary]

Carry on in Heaven, Bobby. You were, and will forever be, an integral part of The Motown Sound.

[jaybs]

What sad news to hear! just another Great Guy who shared his Talent with us, Rest in Peace Bobby, we will Never Forget You & You have left us such a gift in your music. R.I.P.

[Motown Eddie]

So very sorry to hear about Bobby Taylor. Sympathy & condolences to his Family & Friends. RIP.

[REDHOT]

Sad News,R.I.P Bobby Taylor.

[geeteehpk]

So shocked and sad to hear the news yesterday, while I was DJing my set. I played "Malinda" in his memory.
Rest in paradise.....

[lockhartgary]

From Rolling Stone:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bobby-taylor-singer-who-discovered-jackson-5-dead-at-83-w493643

[TomatoTom123]

From Rolling Stone:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bobby-taylor-singer-who-discovered-jackson-5-dead-at-83-w493643

Ah, great piece. Apparently Bobby had a habit of 'Donald Trumpifying' everything! Thanks for sharing gary :)

[Roberta75]

Ah, great piece. Apparently Bobby had a habit of 'Donald Trumpifying' everything! Thanks for sharing gary :)

He sure was a character may he RIP.

[marv2]

Bobby Taylor's Obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=bobby-taylor&pid=186171746

[marv2]

WE REMEMBER: R&B Legend Bobby Taylor [[Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers) Dies at 83

http://www.eurweb.com/2017/07/remember-rb-legend-bobby-taylor-bobby-taylor-vancouvers-dies-83/

[sansradio]

Thanks for all the links. About time this pivotal figure's passing got some more coverage.

[ralpht]

I last spoke with Bobby when he called me at my Motown book signing last October. He always made me laugh. He called me Raaaaaaaf...A huge talent. You will be missed Bobby Taylor.

[marv2]

I signed the Guest Book online and noticed that Stevie Wonder and Jackie Jackson have also signed and express their condolences.

[marv2]

From Billboard Magazine:

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7880825/bobby-taylor-motown-jackson-5-producer-dead

[TomatoTom123]

I signed the Guest Book online and noticed that Stevie Wonder and Jackie Jackson have also signed and express their condolences.

Oh, wow, I looked that guest book up and found it... really great to see...

http://m.legacy.com/guestbooks/guestbook.aspx?n=bobby-taylor&pid=186171746&view=entry&page=2#EntriesTop

[marv2]

Oh, wow, I looked that guest book up and found it... really great to see...

http://m.legacy.com/guestbooks/guestbook.aspx?n=bobby-taylor&pid=186171746&view=entry&page=2#EntriesTop

I also noticed Brenda Evans thanked Bobby for getting her signed to Motown as part of the Undisputed Truth.

[TomatoTom123]

I also noticed Brenda Evans thanked Bobby for getting her signed to Motown as part of the Undisputed Truth.

Oh! What!!!?? I missed that! Ok, must try and find it now. Right now. Lol, thanks Marv

[TomatoTom123]

Phew, I found it. Really nice to see.

I also saw that Smokey Robinson's niece Yvonne Stewart left a message.

[Encyclopedia Mack]

I just got a message from someone who used to work at Motown records that Bobby Taylor has transitioned to the Heavenly mansion. He passed in Hong Kong after a battle with cancer. Hes now with the Lord and free from pain.

Brilliant artist. RIP to Bobby. One of the cornerstones of Motown.

[marv2]

This has a very funny memory from Tommy Chong:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/local+news/vancouver+soul+legend+bobby+taylor+dead/13929819/story.html

[TomatoTom123]

This has a very funny memory from Tommy Chong:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/local+news/vancouver+soul+legend+bobby+taylor+dead/13929819/story.html

Ah, I loved that. Great read. And that wrestler-stripper woman, lol

[marv2]

Ah, I loved that. Great read. And that wrestler-stripper woman, lol

Lottie the Body can still be found in Detroit at Berts' club. LOL!

[sansradio]

At long last, The New York Times obit:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/arts/music/bobby-taylor-dead-soul-singer-and-mentor-to-jackson-five.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fob ituaries&action=click&contentCollection=obituaries&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

[marv2]

At long last, The New York Times obit:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/03/arts/music/bobby-taylor-dead-soul-singer-and-mentor-to-jackson-five.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fob ituaries&action=click&contentCollection=obituaries®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

It took long enough. Maybe it's true that they are having problems.