Bob Gaddy's lyrics & chords

Bob Gaddy (February 4, 1924 – July 24, 1997) was an American East Coast blues and rhythm and blues pianist, singer and songwriter. As Bob Gaddy & His Alley Cats he recorded firstly for Jackson Records with his debut single "Bicycle Boogie" in 1952 . He is best remembered for his recordings of "Operator" and "Rip and Run," as Doctor Gaddy & His Keys and for the musical work he undertook with Larry Dale, Wild Jimmy Spruill, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Gaddy was born in Vivian, West Virginia, a small town based around coal mining. He learn...read more