Bobby Austin ~ Apartment #9 (Johnny Paycheck, vocal harmony)

The Life and Work of West Coast Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Bobby Austin Bobby Austin was an accomplished West Coast singer and songwriter, with a pleasant voice. Bobby made his first brief chart appearance in 1966. The song that brought him into the national spotlight was Apartment #9, which was named Song of the Year by the Academy of Country Music that year. Bobby recorded for Tally Records, Challenge Records and Capitol Records and placed singles on the Billboard chart from 1966 through 1972. Robert Allen Austin was born on May 4, 1933, in Wenatchee, Washington. After working in local bands, Austin moved to Los Angeles in 1955 and soon gained footing in the local country music scene. His first professional recording session was with the small Sundown label in 1958. Two years later, Bobby recorded his single, ‘Polynesian Baby on Challenge Records. Austin subsequently joined label mate Wynn Stewart’s band and played bass on recording sessions for Buck Owens. Bobby played bass guitar in Wynn Stewart band and he was with Wynn when he setup residence at the Nashville Nevada Club (Las Vegas) in 1961. Bobby remained with Stewart until 1962. The earliest version of the group known as the Nashville Nevada Club Band, featured Roy Nichols (guitar), Ralph Mooney (pedal steel), Bobby Austin (bass), Peaches Price (drums), Jim Pierce (piano) and bandleader Wynn Stewart (guitar, vocals). The band was augmented by singer Jackie Burns. In 1961 Jackie Burns, Wynn Stewart and the …
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