Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular Music

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CROSBY, Rob

(b Robert Crosby Hoar, 25 April '54 Sumter SC) Country singer and songwriter, learned guitar from age nine, formed first band in college. Moved to Nashville '80 as writer ("Holding A Good Hand' no. 2 for Lee Greenwood '90), signed to Arista and made Top 20 with "Love Will Bring Her Around' '90, "She's A Natural' '91. His expressive, gravelly voice is ideal for putting across strong and vivid lyrics. Albums incl. Solid Ground '90, Another Time And Place '92.