Bobby Orlando (bobby O)

Born in 1958 in Westchester County, NY

 

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Robert Philip Orlando - producing, songwriting, electronic keyboards, guitars, bass, synthesizers, drums, piano, assorted percussion, trumpet, and saxophone

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  • Bobby Orlando is one of the most prominent players in the hi-NRG genre. He did this by developing and promoting a signature sound with a powerful beat, new wave-style vocals with heavy synth-bass, synthesizers, piano, guitars, and cowbells.

  • He refused to accept a classical music scholarship to continue his musical interest at the time, glam rock.

  • In the late 70's he switched over his professional interests to disco, and soon after that, he set up his record label, "O" records.

  • In the 80's he made up his mark by producing, composing, and performing on hundreds of music productions that he launched under various record labels.

  • As a solo artist, Orlando achieved hits with tracks "She Has a Way," "I'm So Hot For You," and "How to Pick Up Girls."

  • He conceived his project concept, The Flirts, to further front his performance as an artist, musician, and songwriter. With a revolving list of female session singers and models, Orlando churned out hits "Passion," "Danger," and "Helpless."

  • His companionship with underground film star Divine culminated in classic club anthems "Native Love (Step by Step)" (featuring Orlando's voice in the chorus), "Love Reaction," and "Shoot Your Shot."

  • Bobby O. produced some of the Pet Shop Boys music, including the hit "West End Girls" and "One More Chance."

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