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Robby Vee | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Pop, Rock n Roll, Rockabilly |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, recording artist, guitarist |
| Website | robbyvee |
Robert Velline, known by his stage name, Robby Vee, is an American singer, songwriter, recording artist, and guitarist who is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.[1]
Biography
[edit]Vee was born Robert Velline, named after his father, Bobby Vee, a famous singer in the 1960s.[2][3]
He has been performing his unique style of rock-n-roll music for years on tour with the legends and architects of rock-n-roll, sharing credits and stages with artists including Carl Perkins, Bo Diddley, Albert Lee, Little Richard, the Everly Brothers, Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Dion, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, The Crickets, Dick Clarks Caravan of Stars Rock n Roll Shows and his father Bobby Vee to name a few.[4][5] Throughout his music career, Vee has received many positive reviews.[6][7][8]
Vee formed the “Rock-n-Roll Caravan with Strings & Things” to celebrate the American Bandstand ‘feel good’ era of rock-roll and Rockabilly music, honoring his father Bobby Vee’s Legacy.[1]. He has had many successful albums through out his career spanning over decades.[9]
In 2022, he released two new singles, A Forever Kind of Love and Good Morning. Vee also released the Vinyl Album “Double Spin,” which reached the Top 40 in multiple Spotify playlist charts. In 2023, he released Buzz, which entered the charts at #91 on the Modern Specialty Radio Singles Chart.
Accolades
[edit]In 2015, Vee was honored by the Senate of the State of Minnesota with a “Senate Resolution” honoring his life, art, and legacy and recognizing his involvement with charities Vee is currently an Artist Spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, “Artist Raising a Voice For Care.” Vee’s Blue Moon Blue Project featuring the song “Blue Moon Blues” was written for Alzheimer’s awareness and is featured in his shows. Also in 2015, Vee was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame alongside his father, Bobby Vee, including a “Second Generation” artist recognition. In 2022, Vee was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by the IRRMA. He is also recognized by the Canadian Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Vee has also been referred to as the “Prince of Twang” and as a “Neo-Rockabilly Artist.
In 2004, Vee performed at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, London, England, as an ‘Honorary Cricket’ (Buddy Holly).[10] He is also featured on The Crickets' “The Crickets & Their Buddies” 2004 release. Vee headlined the weekend slot at the Surf Ballroom’s Winter Dance Party Tribute Concert in Clear Lake, Iowa, that same year, honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & J.P. Richardson (the Big Bopper). In 2020, Valens' sister, Connie Valens, invited him to perform at the Ritchie Valens Lunch-in.[11]
For the third time, Vee headlined the largest Car Show in America, “Back to the 50s,” in 2022.
1995 & 1997 Vee performed at Paul McCartney’s Buddy Holly Week, Live Streaming to over a million subscribers in 1997. In 1996, he performed at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 22nd Sydmonton Festival and in 1998, he performed for Webber’s 50th Birthday Party at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s home outside of London, England.
Co-writer and performed on many Bobby Vee records, including Wink of an Eye, Bobby Vee's Platinum Collection Rockabilly Stars The Everly Brothers, Bobby Vee & Gene Vincent Vol 1’, Adobe Sessions (songwriter & performed, Bobby Vee & The Vee’s). Whatever Happened To Peggy Sue (co-songwriter, Tim Rice, Bobby Vee & the Vee), Down The Line, I Wouldn’t Change A Thing, Last Of The Great Rhythm Guitar Players & UK 90.
We're Going To Be Friends, Rockin' Legends, Pay Tribute to Jack White (Vocal Producer/Arranger for Bobby Vee).[12]
Founding member, Songwriter, Vocalist, and guitarist for the Rockabilly group The Vee’s. Records include Bigger Than Ed, “Really Big Shoe,” Vee For Victory (Single/ Limited UK Release), Two Weeks Later, The Vees (EP), Crash Boom Bang It Out, Moon Dog House Party, and Nashville Sessions ‘Limited Release.’
Discography
[edit]- Shake It All Up! (Robby Vee & Beej Chaney)
- Double Spin Vinyl LP (Robby Vee)
- A Forever Kind of Love / Good Morning (Robby Vee)
- Double Spin (Robby Vee)
- Vee Hall (Robby Vee)
- Blue Moon Blue (Robby Vee)
- Viva La Twang (Robby Vee)
- Liquid Love (Robby Vee)
- Bop (Robby Vee)
- Early Years with the Vee's (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- Vee sings Vee, This Love (Robby & Bobby Vee)
- Champagne Lane / Permanently Temporary (Robby Vee)
- Nashville Sessions "Limited Release" (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- Moon Dog House Party (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- Crash Boom Bang It Out (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- The Vee's EP (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- Really Big Shoe, Bigger Than Ed (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- Vee For Victory UK EP (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
- Two Weeks Later (Robby Vee & The Vee's)
Film, TV, and streaming
[edit]- Dedications (Robby Vee Acoustic Live Stream for Alzheimer's Foundation of American Fund Raising)
- Catch Me If You Can (appearance)
- Keep It Rockin' On and On (featured song from the movie "Don't Let Go")
- Whole Worlds Rockin' (Jazzercise Theme Song)
- Walk Right In (National Commercial for Great Clips)
- Paul McCartney's "Rock & Roller Dance Party" (Roseland Ballroom New York City NY, Live Stream)
- Garmin Products (Paul Douglas Weather App Theme Music)
- Live at The London Palladium (Andrew Lloyd Webber Production for Archive)
- Tell Me How (NPR Spotlight Performance)
- Pat Boone’s, Easter Seal Telethon, Cotton Club (WCCO-TV CBS, Evening News Performance & Intro Theme Song)
- Robby Vee Music Video- A Forever Kind of Love
- Robby Vee Music Video- Buzz
- Robby Vee Music Video- Good Morning
- Robby Vee & Bobby Vee Music Video- The Man In Me
References
[edit]- ^ a b alexguerrero (2023-07-25). "Rockabilly performer and son of Bobby Vee coming to Albert Lea". Albert Lea Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Music reviews". Take Effect. 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Access Denied". housemusichits.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Robby Vee - Double Spin (Paramour Records)". The Big Takeover. Archived from the original on 2025-02-11. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ L'Hommedieu, Richard (2023-09-01). "Robby Vee is Making a Scene". Making A Scene!. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ thestrangebrew (2023-11-09). "Robby Vee 'The Prince of Twang'". The Strange Brew. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Treacy, Ann (2023-10-03). "5 Questions with Robby Vee on new album Double Spin". Mostly Minnesota. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Franklin, Dave (2023-09-26). "Double Spin - Robby Vee (reviewed by Dave Franklin)". Dancing About Architecture. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Apice, John (2023-09-13). "Grooves & Cuts - August 2023 • Americana Highways". Americana Highways. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Robby Vee Wishes Everyone A "Good Morning" And To Experience "A Forever Kind Of Love" At Least Once In A Lifetime". ImPlurnt. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Klingbeil, Katie (2016-11-04). "The Legacy of Bobby Vee". Minnesota Monthly. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "ROBBY VEE - Double Spin | Pop Dose Magazine - UK". Pop Dose Magazine - UK. 2019-04-19. Archived from the original on 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-20.