Bobby Sherman was a 1960s and 1970s music superstar. It’s hard to think of a friend who didn’t crush on him.
Sherman became a respected actor, released many albums, performed for thousands of people, and sold millions of CDs. At his peak, he left the entertainment industry for good.
This wasn’t because the 79-year-old felt his talents had declined. He had a greater cause—saving lives.
Here’s all about Bobby Sherman, the great artist!
Bobby Sherman
Bobby Sherman was born in Santa Monica on July 22, 1943, and raised in Van Nuys, near Los Angeles.
Bobby Sherman’s youth
Apparently, he learned trumpet, piano, trombone, and guitar by age 11. Sherman went to Birmingham High. He joined a band and grew passionate about singing. He apparently learned 16 instruments over time.
Sherman attended Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California, after graduating high school in 1961. There, a connection changed his life forever.
Pierce College is where Sherman met his first girlfriend while studying child psychology. She took him to a Greatest Story Ever Told cast party one night.
Sherman was already playing music. He sang with several San Fernando Valley bands, and many knew his voice. After arriving at the gathering, Sherman showed off his talent.
He later recalled, “I was always the guy who had the gumption to get up and sing in front of people.”
Bobby Sherman
Bobby had buddies in the band on stage at the celebration, which probably helped. Regardless, he sang Ray Charles’ What I’d Say in front of everyone.
Found at a Hollywood party
It was a Hollywood party, so many celebs attended. They included Sal Mineo, Natalie Wood, and Jane Fonda.
Mineo took him under his wing after the performance because they saw his talent.
“People asked, ‘Who’s handling you? Sherman: I had no notion what that meant.
“As a Van Nuys kid, I wondered, ‘What do they mean, handling me?’” I realised they meant representation.”
Soon, he experienced Hollywood. Three days later, a party participant informed an agent to send Bobby Sherman to an audition. Bobby got cast in a new TV show, Shindig.
Bobby just needed two years in that job to have an impact. By then, he was loved nationwide, and jobs appeared everywhere.
After Shindig ended in 1966, Sherman guest-starred on The Monkees, Honey West, and The FBI. He broke through in 1968 after becoming a Hollywood heartthrob.
Bobby Sherman—music, songs, albums, acting
Sherman played stuttering Jason Bolt in Here Come The Bridges for two years. After his stint, his character lost his stammer, and the show ended.
Sherman discovered during a Buffalo telethon that people loved Jason Bolt. He became more than a rising star. He became famous.
“The show had just hit the air, and we didn’t even have any records out yet,” Sherman told Tulsa World.
Greg Morris of Mission: Impossible and Robert Brown and I from Here Come The Brides were performing the telethon, which was going well, when the fire marshall stated, “We have a problem.” You should go to the second floor and welcome everyone.
He added, “They opened up this window, and I looked out, and the parting lot of this television station was absolutely a sea of faces.” It was unbelievable. So I knew something was up.”
The following year was “kind of limbo” for Bobby. He began writing songs and used his eight-track recorder at that point.
Bobby Sherman
Bobby became a professional singer, but his voice wasn’t yet known.
Bobby Sherman—wife, kids
Sherman released Little Woman, Easy Come, Easy Go, and Julie, Do Ya Love Me, and his young fans bought millions of records from 1969 to 1971.
He sold one million copies of four albums and six singles.
“A song begins with an idea – one line,” he stated in 1971.I complete the lyric. I then arranged the music.”
Sherman appeared in Getting Together, a spinoff of The Partridge Family about two songwriters, in 1970 and 1971 and thereafter appeared in other guest parts.
Sherman married his first wife, Patti Carnel, in 1971, during his ascent to prominence. They had two boys, Christopher and Tyler.
Sherman built a miniature Disneyland Main Street model in his backyard to provide his kids with a pleasant location to grow up. He spent $15,000 and two and a half years building it.
Bobby Sherman
Not everyone liked the project; his wife was irritated by the hammer sounds.
In an interview with People, Sherman joked that he didn’t know what home was and that she threatened to kill him if he didn’t finish it.
Bobby’s children inspired his new career and his Disneyland build.
Bobby was a TV teen-throb before Shaun and David Cassidy. He was “replaced” by Donny Osmond.
Sherman was loved by millions and appeared on hit TV shows and released hit singles at his peak. Sixteen and Tiger Beat were his favorite albums.
Despite living his passion like few others, Sherman said he filmed five days a week and had weekend evening shows. Indeed, the demanding schedule took its toll.
“It was so hectic for three years that I didn’t know what home was,” he told the Post.
It was confusing where I was. I needed constant reminders. But honestly, the shows and audience were wonderful, so I had the nicest experience. It was a love-in, but it drained me.”
Bobby Sherman quit music to save lives.
Bobby unexpectedly changed careers to a new, important one as a celebrity.
He changed his mind and gave up music and TV to save lives.
Sherman was involved in his children’s upbringing, and his then-wife Patti was blood-phobic. As any parent will tell you, accidents happen, and Christopher and Tyler often fell and hurt themselves.
These falls sometimes caused bleeding knees and other small cuts. Sherman took classes to better handle similar situations. He took a first aid-CPR class and volunteered as an EMT.
I saved a 5-year-old girl on my first call. Yeah, that’s the best sensation,” I thought. Interviewing in 1994, Bobby recalled.
After receiving more training, Bobby Sherman became the first aid instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Emergency medical technician Bobby Sherman
Bobby became an LAPD officer and chief medical training officer in 1992. Despite hardship, he delivered five infants in the field in 1994.
At home in Encino, California, Sherman felt an earthquake on January 17, 1994. He drove to the epicenter instead of hiding.
Some needed advice, others first aid. Bobby’s expertise and presence were needed.
Bobby was still an entertainer at heart, and he preserved many of his loveable attributes from his time in the profession despite his career change. He met several old supporters on the field.
Bobby Sherman
He told how his adolescent idol renown accompanied him on Fire Department paramedic rescue calls.
Personalized patient autographs
“On one call in Northridge, we were working on a hemorrhaging woman who had passed out,” Bobby told The Times.
“Her husband stared at me. Finally, ‘Look, honey, it’s Bobby Sherman!’ Woman awoke startled. She responded, ‘Oh great, I must look a mess!’ I urged her to relax—she looked fine.”
Bobby recorded film and TV scores in his own studio for years. His last TV appearance was a 1997 Fraiser episode.
The “Teen Idol Tour” featured him, Peter Noone, Davy Jones, and Micky Dolenz in the late 1990s. Later, he retired from the entertainment industry.
Sherman thanked his fans and said it was hard to keep the success.
“My life and accomplishments are due to the fans’ blessings. I kept it so I can do what I love, the star told Tulsa World.
Bobby Sherman today—net worth
“I don’t think I’d change a thing — except to maybe be a little bit more aware of [the success], because I probably could’ve relished the fun of it slightly more,” Sherman said. “It was laborious. Blood, sweat, and tears abounded. But those were the finest days.”
Second-wife Brigette and Bobby Sherman married in 2011 and remain together. They launched The Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation, a Ghanaian youth center that combines music and education, the year they married.
Today, Bobby is 79. I think you’ll agree that he looks like himself because he’s kept much of his appearance!
Bobby Sherman was an amazing actor and entertainer, and we shall miss those years!
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