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VerifiedBobby Poe Sr

Musician, Songwriter, Music Publisher, Producer, Manager, Label Owner, Magazine Publisher, Author

About

Here you will find information about Bobby Poe Sr, a man who spent his entire adult life in the music business. He started out in the 1950's as a performer and songwriter in Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats, one of the first and few integrated Rockabilly/Rock 'n' Roll bands, then proceeded to become an artist manager, a reco...

Location: Coffeyville, Kansas / Scranton, Pennsylvania / Washington, DC United States

Activity: 1955 - 2011

Language: English

"Rock & Roll Record Girl"

"Rock & Roll Record Girl"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Katssong1957

Lead Vocals / Band Leader

"Rock & Roll Boogie"

"Rock & Roll Boogie"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Katssong1957

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals / Band Leader

"That's The Way Life Goes"

"That's The Way Life Goes"

Herb Johnsonsong1961

Co-Writer / Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"Heartbreak Hill"

"Heartbreak Hill"

Big Al Downingsong1962

Record Label Owner (Kansoma Records) / Co-Writer / Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp) / Manager

"Mary, Oh Mary"

"Mary, Oh Mary"

Fats Dominosong1964

Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"Heartbreak Hill"

"Heartbreak Hill"

Fats Dominosong1964

Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"She's The One"

"She's The One"

The Chartbusterssong1964

Co-Producer / Band Manager

"I Found You"

"I Found You"

The British Walkerssong1964

Record Label Owner (Try Records) / Co-Band Manager

"Bad Lightnin'"

"Bad Lightnin'"

The British Walkerssong1965

Record Label Owner (Manchester Records) / Co-Producer / Co-Band Manager

"SH'MON"

"SH'MON"

MR. DYNAMITEsong1966

Record Label Owner (Soultime Records) / Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp) / Co-Manager

Collaborations

"Piano Nellie (Remix)" - From The TV Series "Fallout: Welcome To New Vegas"

"Piano Nellie (Remix)" - From The TV Series "Fallout: Welcome To New Vegas"

Bobby Brant aka Bobby Poe / The Math Club x Kansoma Music ft DJ Spinowitzsong2025

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals

"You Are My Love (I Found You)" - From The TV Series "Running Point"

"You Are My Love (I Found You)" - From The TV Series "Running Point"

The British Walkers / The Math Club x Kansoma Music ft. Redwoodsong2025

Record Label Owner (Try Records) / Co-Band Manager

"Rock N Roll Boogie (Remix)" - From the feature film "The Life of Chuck"

"Rock N Roll Boogie (Remix)" - From the feature film "The Life of Chuck"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats / The Math Club x Kansoma Music ft DJ Spinowitzsong2024

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals

"Don't Stop Get into It (Rebel Without a Cause)" - From the TV series "The Recruit"

"Don't Stop Get into It (Rebel Without a Cause)" - From the TV series "The Recruit"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats / The Math Club x Kansoma Music ft Tia P.song2022

Co-Writer of "Rebel Without a Cause"

"That's The Way Life Goes" - From the TV series "The Chi"

"That's The Way Life Goes" - From the TV series "The Chi"

Herb Johnsonsong2018

Co-Writer / Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"That's The Way Life Goes" - From the TV Series "One Dollar"

"That's The Way Life Goes" - From the TV Series "One Dollar"

Herb Johnsonsong2018

Co-Writer / Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"The Saints" - From the original film "5 Doctors"

"The Saints" - From the original film "5 Doctors"

Big Al Downingsong2016

Co-Writer / Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

Experience

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    Founder
    Kansoma Music Corp
    1957 - Present
    (68 yrs 1 mo)
    Grove, Oklahoma
    Kansoma Music Corp was created by Bobby Poe Sr in the 1950's as a publishing company ...
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    Self-Published Author
    Written by Bobby Poe Sr / Edited by Bobby Poe Jr
    2005 - Present
    (20 yrs 1 mo)
    Grove, Oklahoma
    Bobby Poe Sr wrote his autobiography, "Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats: An Autobiography I...
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    Trade Magazine Publisher
    Bobby Poe's Pop Music Survey
    1968 - Present
    (57 yrs 1 mo)
    Washington, DC / Chevy Chase, MD
    Bobby Poe's Pop Music Survey was founded by Bobby Poe Sr a/k/a The Poe Kat, in 1968. ...
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    Artist Manager
    Bobby Poe Artist Management
    1960 - Present
    (65 yrs 1 mo)
    Washington, DC
    Bobby Poe Sr became an Artist Manager in 1960. His first client was Big Al Downing of...
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    Concert Promoter
    Bobby Poe Productions
    1965 - Present
    (60 yrs 1 mo)
    Washington, DC Area
    Bobby Poe Sr was one of the first promoters to present The Beach Boys in concert in t...
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    Record Label Owner
    Owner of Kansoma Records, Try Records, Manchester Records and Soultime Records
    1961 - Present
    (64 yrs 1 mo)
    Washington, DC
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    Lead Vocalist / Songwriter
    Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats
    1955 - Present
    (70 yrs 1 mo)
    Coffeyville, KS
    Bobby Poe Sr formed Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats in December of 1955. The band: Bobby P...

Awards

Kansas Music Hall of Fame Inductee

Kansas Music Hall of Fame Inductee

Bob Hapgood Award: Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats

2009