Bob Lind

Folk Singer

Birthday November 25, 1942

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Maryland

Age 81 years old

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About

Folk singer and songwriter who released the international hit Elusive Butterfly in 1966.

Before Fame

He became interested in the guitar and folk music while attending Western State College in Colorado.

Trivia

He also wrote numerous novels and screenplays. He inspired the character of Dinky Summers in Women, Charles Bukowski's novel from 1978. He wrote for satirical tabloids Weekly World News and Sun for eight years.

Family Life

He was an only child and remained a bachelor for most of his life.

Associated With

He wrote hit singles for many artists, including Nancy Sinatra, Petula Clark, and Johnny Mathis.