For the radio and television announcer, see Bob Hite (announcer).
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Bob Hite
Hite in 1974
Background information
Birth name
Robert Ernest Hite
Also known as
The Bear
Born
(1943-02-26)February 26, 1943 Torrance, California, U.S.
Died
April 5, 1981(1981-04-05) (aged 38) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Blues
blues rock
Occupation(s)
Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals, harmonica, flute, guitar
Years active
1965–1981
Formerly of
Canned Heat
Website
Official website
Musical artist
Robert Ernest Hite (February 26, 1943 – April 5, 1981) was the co-lead vocalist of the American blues and rock band Canned Heat, from 1965 to his death in 1981. His nickname was "The Bear".
Robert Ernest Hite (February 26, 1943 – April 5, 1981) was the co-lead vocalist of the American blues and rock band Canned Heat, from 1965 to his death...
original artists. It was launched by two blues enthusiasts Alan Wilson and BobHite, who took the name from Tommy Johnson's 1928 "Canned Heat Blues", a song...
impromptu air ambulance by flying a sick child and his mother to hospital. BobHite as himself - Narrator (voice) Reverend Fred Stadtmueller as himself Pedro...
Owl” Wilson and Bob “The Bear” Hite in 1966, the bands classic line-up consisted of Wilson on slide guitar, vocals and harmonica, Hite on vocals and harmonica...
a model for psychedelic and acid rock. In 1965, avid blues collectors BobHite and Alan Wilson formed Canned Heat. Their early recordings focused heavily...
Vestine and Bob and Richard Hite. Wilson, Vestine and the Hite brothers formed a jug band that rehearsed at Don Brown's Jazz Man record Shop. BobHite and Alan...
Robert Woodson "Wood" Hite (c. 1850 – December 4, 1881) was an outlaw and cousin of Frank and Jesse James. He was a member of the James-Younger gang, participating...
currently) Canned Heat (no founding members as of 2019 / original lead singer BobHite died in 1981) Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich (original lead singer...
Austrian-American psychiatrist, physician, and social activist (b. 1894) April 5 BobHite, American musician (Canned Heat) (b. 1943) Maurice Zbriger, Canadian violinist...
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