Bobby Osborne
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Bobby Van Osborne[1] (December 7, 1931 – June 27, 2023) was an American bluegrass musician. He was the co-founder (with his brother Sonny) of the Osborne Brothers, a member of the Grand Ole Opry,[2] and the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.[3] Osborne was a member of the United States Marine Corps, received a Purple Heart for his service, and was honorably discharged in 1953.[4][5]
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Born | Bobby Van Osborne (1931-12-07)December 7, 1931 |
Died | June 27, 2023(2023-06-27) (aged 91) |
Burial place | Gallatin, Tennessee |
Occupation | Bluegrass Musician |
Years active | 1953–2023 |
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Osborne was an instructor of bluegrass music at the Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music[6] in Hyden, Kentucky, and his primary instrument was the mandolin.[3][7]