Country oriented pop-singer Bobbi Martin was raised in Baltimore. She attended the Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical Center and St. Peter’s Business School. In 1960, under management of Miriam Love, she left for New York in search of a recording career.
A clipping about Bobbi read: “Bobby Martin is no overnight sensation. Unlike many of her peers who jump into the winner’s circle with little or no experience, she has been perfecting her craft for the past four years in some of the nation’s top supper clubs.”
“A product of Baltimore, Bobbi was exposed to music from her earliest childhood. After completing her education at St. Jermon’s and St. Peter’s in her hometown she set her sights for New York. Personal manager Miriam Love took Bobbi under her wing and in short order the lark was playing the night club circuit (e.g. the Playboy Clubs, Blinstrub’s, Bellevue Casino, etc.) in addition to guesting on national TV shows.”
“The talented performer, who writes most of her own material, sometimes accompanies herself on guitar.”
Martin went on to release a string of hits on Coral and United Artists labels including “Don’t Forget I Still Love You” (1965), and “For the Love of Him” (1970). Her producer Henry Jerome also produced records by Donna Marie.
Martin made appearances on the Jackie Gleason Show, Ed Sullivan Show, Dean Martin Show, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Bobbi died of cancer on May 2, 2000 in Baltimore.
