Bobby Sherman, a prominent music star of the 1960s and 1970s, was widely adored and admired, with almost everyone having had a crush on him at some point.
Despite his successful acting and music career, which included numerous albums and millions of fans, Sherman chose to step away from the entertainment world at the height of his fame. This decision was driven not by a decline in his abilities but by a greater purpose: his dedication to saving lives.
Born on July 22, 1943, in Santa Monica, California, and raised in Van Nuys, Sherman showed early musical talent, mastering multiple instruments by age 11. He attended Birmingham High School, where he discovered a passion for singing. Throughout his life, he reportedly became proficient in an impressive 16 different musical instruments.
After graduating from high school in 1961, Bobby Sherman enrolled at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California, where he would soon encounter a relationship that would profoundly impact his life. IT WAS HERE that Sherman met his girlfriend, who would later join him at a cast party for “The Greatest Story Ever Told.”
“I was always the guy who had the audacity to stand up and sing in front of everyone,” Bobby later recalled. At a cast party for “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” Bobby found himself among friends performing on stage. Encouraged by the atmosphere, he seized the moment and belted out Ray Charles’ “What’d I Say” to the assembled guests.
Bobby Sherman quickly integrated into the Hollywood scene. Just three days after a party attendee tipped him off, he landed an audition that led to a starring role on the television show “Shindig.”
The two-year role on “Shindig” was pivotal for Sherman, catapulting him into national fame and opening up numerous career opportunities.
Today, at 79, Bobby Sherman remains an iconic figure, valued for his contributions to entertainment and philanthropy.