Robert Joseph Sheen (May 17, 1941 – November 23, 2000) was an
American rhythm and blues singer.
Biography
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Sheen is best known for singing with
Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans who had their biggest
hit "
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in 1962 (which was
produced by
Phil Spector). Sheen also
recorded with other
groups including
The Robins, The Lovables,[1]: 105 The Ding Dongs, and
The Alley Cats.[1]: 10 He would later join
Bobby Nunn's group of The Coasters[2] and recorded an
album with the group called Coasting in 1979,[3]: 171 which was released on Sheen's own
record label, Salsa Picante Records. When
Bobby Nunn died in 1986, Nunn's group of The Coasters still toured with Sheen and Billy Richards, Jr. as members.[3]: 173
Sheen died of
pneumonia in Los Angeles, California at the age of 59.[4]
Discography
Solo singles
"How Many Nights" / "How Can We Ever Be Together" (
Liberty #55459) (1962)
"My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You" / "I Want You For My Sweetheart" (
Dimension #1043) (1965)
"Come On And Love Me" / "Love Stealing" (Chelsea #3034)