Bobby Sheen

Bobby Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an American rhythm and blues singer. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Sheen is best known for singing with Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans who had their biggest hit "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in 1962 (which was produced by Phil Spector). Sheen has also recorded with other groups including The Robins, The Lovables,:105 The Ding Dongs, and The Alley Cats.:10 He would later join Bobby Nunn's group of The Coasters and recorded an album with the group called Coasting in 1979,:171 which was released on Sheen's own record label, Salsa Picante Records. When Bobby Nunn died in 1986, Nunn's group of The Coasters still toured with Sheen and Billy Richards, Jr. as members.:173 Sheen died of pneumonia in Los Angeles, California at the age of 59.