A Growing Bolder interview from 2016. growingbolder....
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@dougpeters1625 Жыл бұрын
When Bobby was in his prime there was almost no singers that could touch him. I wish him good health.
@Caba-Rojo Жыл бұрын
Amazing voice. From all the tales I’ve heard, it took many, many more takes for Bobby to get his parts down as opposed to his studio counterparts.
@jaggass8 ай бұрын
No Fergie also had trouble in the studio as well.
@bigelile077 ай бұрын
@@jaggass What are you talking about?
@bigelile077 ай бұрын
@@Caba-Rojo From the tales you've heard....Umm, okay.
@capecon5 ай бұрын
If only Toto had kept him during the 80s.
@Gretny Жыл бұрын
Breaks My Heart To Know We Are Slowly Losing Him !!
@carstenwalter2595 ай бұрын
slowly??? - this guy is heavily on cocaine for 25 years
@juliansandoval80222 ай бұрын
@@carstenwalter259 i agree with you, but only now we came to learn he is losing his health. Bless this legend
@cjspinning6225Ай бұрын
@@carstenwalter259... That's slow for the white sister
@omarvasquez445 Жыл бұрын
Wow, didn't know Bobby K could play the piano. One of the greatest singers of the rock era. Underrated 🎙
@trishacomer38836 ай бұрын
you have not seen the toto 99 video, he was 1 of 3 keys players, check it out
@brianouwersloot Жыл бұрын
i get goosebumps from his piano playing and the vocals oh my god it is simply stunning he is the most inspiring soul there is in the music industry
@retrocoolness99352 жыл бұрын
One of the best rock singers ever.
@SwisstedChef2018 Жыл бұрын
no doubt
@Aigentcy Жыл бұрын
Real talk
@franciscolopez3229 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@yolandamontalvo2260 Жыл бұрын
THE BEST FOREVER BOBBY ❤️
@capecon5 ай бұрын
If only singing voices lasted forever..
@melissafedele65682 жыл бұрын
Love, Bobby kimball, amazing voice!🥹
@Vovanov18 Жыл бұрын
If there’s ever a biopic, Pedro Pascal is the guy to play him 😁
@charlie-obrien Жыл бұрын
I doubt if Pedro could hit that range. Although we know he could rock that 80's 'stache!
@jaggass Жыл бұрын
@@charlie-obrien He would have mime Bobby vocals.
@gonzalopriale3293 Жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing... And Zach Galifianakis as David Paich... Who should play thin (young) Steve Lukather? Timothee Chalamet?
@aliciaolayvar7206 Жыл бұрын
Omgggg❤❤❤
@MCASwilliam Жыл бұрын
agree 100% lol
@thewalruswasjason101 Жыл бұрын
What a voice. He, brad Delp, Steve Walsh, and Steve Perry are the classic Rock mid-late 70’s Mount Rushmore to me
@poikapi062 Жыл бұрын
I think Steve Walsh is especially underrated. Always like to see some love there.
@ChickenatorJr Жыл бұрын
Yes agreed and Steve Walsh is one of my favourites ever
@magorzatazapert9955 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@tomsmith5202 Жыл бұрын
Do you mean Lou Gramm, the singer from Foreigner?
@nathaninostroza7655 Жыл бұрын
Throw Brad Delp on that list for christ sakes. He s as massively talented and influential as the aforementioned.
@tuomoroiha10732 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend!!!! Earlier I never knew who Totos singer actually was but know that Ive learned its mr.Bobby Kimball, I salute u SIR and wish u all the best.
@danielasbjrnsson7500 Жыл бұрын
Love him. Such a zest for life, such great attitude, such humor.
@polyprinz Жыл бұрын
I had a crush on this man growing up and still do. Bobby is to Toto, as Steven is to Journey, or Lou is to Foreigner.
@kimwestwood8840 Жыл бұрын
Bobby is from south Louisiana as you can tell with his cajun accent. Love it
@larrycrabs59956 ай бұрын
I was wondering what that accent was.
@mv97874 ай бұрын
Yeah me too. Thanks for the info
@dukenukem694 ай бұрын
It says hes from orange tx
@kimwestwood88404 ай бұрын
@@dukenukem69 Born in Texas raised in Louisiana . I have friends who know him from the Lafayette area
@ethanellis46623 ай бұрын
@@dukenukem69 born in Orange TX, raised in Vinton LA
@jessicabailey6792 Жыл бұрын
Amazing vocal range.
@barbararyan125511 ай бұрын
I have loved him for years!! Thank you !!!
@scottsmith1455 Жыл бұрын
Yes he did!! He sang some of the greatest vocal parts ever in music
@toneranger Жыл бұрын
Love Bobby, it must have been tough touring with him coz he's so full on in everything he does , what a legendary voice and a gentle soul. Wish you well Bobby, you're a legend ❤
@damientroy8659 Жыл бұрын
Love the song hold the line My brother introduced me years ago to toto I'm hooked since
@lcprivatepilot1969 Жыл бұрын
When his vocal parts come up, it’s like a jolt of lightning … an instant high!
@laqueefasteinberg4981 Жыл бұрын
Bobby best toto singer ever such a loveable soul
@tabathanolan68412 жыл бұрын
Bobby Kimball had what I call a vocal gift of god!!! My opinion, cuz everyone is different, top 5 of entire late 70s, early, to mid 80s. He had a awesome voice. Toto's 3 major hits, like he says his voice!!!!! Prayers and thanks to a legendary band, with a legendary front man!!! I jam hold the line at work every day
@Mrtellitlikeitis6 ай бұрын
Joe Williams was much better. Much
@Elwrt455 Жыл бұрын
As a boy listening to "Hold the Line" and "Rosanna" I was like who is that guy singing!? Robert Kimball has a powerful voice!!! A good vocalist can play musical instrument
@dranderson60712 жыл бұрын
This guy could fkn sing. Made Toto famous
@epec20 Жыл бұрын
Incredible voice
@waltersimmons946 Жыл бұрын
According to Steve Porcaro 👉 Bobby Kimball was NOT fired because of the drug charges. The charges were made in 1981 and were thrown out of court later . Kimball was fired in 1984 because (1) When the sessions for ISOLATION started, Kimball was often unable to be found for days because he was on a cocaine binge . (2) When he did show up for the rehearsals because of so much cocaine abuse. He just couldn't sing. The cocaine wiped his voice out. I believe Steve Porcaros explanation. It makes the most sense.
@ericede8 ай бұрын
Exactly. Back then, they were all partying, but they were still professionals in the studio. After Toto 4, Bobby's drug use impacted his singing, so they had to fire him. This interview is sad because you can tell he's slipping and a little delusional. My favorite Bobby track is "Goodbye Girl"
@CherylBattista7 ай бұрын
@@ericedeplease don’t say delusional. Bobby has dementia and if that’s his memory, let him have it. 😢❤
@kaydavis28284 ай бұрын
I heard this same exact thing. When he left the group I kinda lost interest
@MikaelLV3 ай бұрын
Then a few later Joseph Williams was let go because cocaine screwed up his voice on tour.
@waltersimmons9463 ай бұрын
@@MikaelLV Joe did cocaine and he got a cold on the SEVENTH ONE TOUR. He lost his voice on the VERY first night of that tour and didn't recover. The band after Williams was fired tried to get back with Kimball and recorded GOING HOME for the PAST TO PRESENT 1977-1990 Compilation CD. The studio executives hated the song 🎵 and forced the band to take Byron instead of Kimball which ended up a mitigated disaster also.
@krisscanlon4051 Жыл бұрын
Best voice of that lot...his AOR peers are legendary...hard to say best but man he could hit the notes...strong high note...unreal.
@alfanovanta8 ай бұрын
I love the man! Hold the Line has been in my personal top 10 FOREVER. I was born in 1978 so Toto was there throughout whole my life! I adore Bobby for his passion and presence! I adore Toto, Steve, Joseph, David, Jeff .. Legends! Heroes! Thank you Bobby Sir! For giving us your heart ❤you guys are in mine 🙏
@mrgreenelander4952 Жыл бұрын
Bobby is such a super kool guy, you can tell he would just sit in a hotel lobby and just starting singing because he wanted to make people happy. BOBBY KIMBALL IS ROCK AND ROLLL
@CherylBattista7 ай бұрын
He did that. We were at the Westin in GA. He started singing Georgia in full voice David Paich was playing the baby grand. He’s the sweetest man ever.❤
@mrgreenelander49524 ай бұрын
@@CherylBattista Kool I was just assuming? but you could tell that Bobby loves being the center stage guy and why not? Ive heard he has some major health issues which have no cure
@CherylBattista4 ай бұрын
@@mrgreenelander4952 I wound not be much of a friend to discuss that…not my place. Bobby is a very positive person and loved every minute of Toto and singing,that’s what I know. Treated me like a queen and I was able to shoot Toto. Be blessed.
@ricksegal3065 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great music all these years!!
@davidcarney18272 жыл бұрын
He definitely gave Toto a stamp in success
@LG-kl3co10 күн бұрын
We just have to be thankful for what he did do, we still have the recordings so it will always be there. In his prime he was the man, it cannot be taken away.
@magomagenta.2 жыл бұрын
He seems to be enjoying his life!! Good for him...
@raulezuleta6629 Жыл бұрын
Loved it. Bobby still rocking out the hits. (BTW - there was no mention of FARS CORP or reuniting with TOTO in late 90s early 2000s
@501chorusecho Жыл бұрын
his humble humility is charming...
@hermok5 ай бұрын
I recond you have some real stories about this guy being in the business and all 😊 I'm reading the Lukather book now..
@kaydavis28284 ай бұрын
Rosanna gives me goosebumps. The guitar riffs and Bobby dueting with Steve is so dope
@boobooboogoo Жыл бұрын
He was amazing amazing amazing
@louisep4805 Жыл бұрын
So much energy even now what a terrific singer 💎💙🙏
love Bobby kimball and miss Hem love from Mik Roy from Denmark
@IslandDigital2 жыл бұрын
Sending him Prayers …
@montana4726117 күн бұрын
He's one of my favorite vocalist such an amazing voice 🎤
@totofan9622 жыл бұрын
The best Toto singer ever.
@robertandres22622 ай бұрын
CREATED A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF MUSIC FOR MY EARBUDS!!! I'VE FOLLOWED THEM SINCE DAY 1.!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM FOREVER!!!!
@louisguerin85134 ай бұрын
We will never be able to measure the amount of happiness that this group brought to humanity.
@danhazlehurst26723 ай бұрын
Such a positive human being
@bengtwahlstedt10212 жыл бұрын
YOUR ARE GREAT BOBBY !! PERIOD !!!
@jorgealvarezgarcia67 Жыл бұрын
Bobby el mejor vocalista de Toto sin desmerecer a Joseph Williams
@mironmiron27232 жыл бұрын
my fav singer in the world
@waltersimmons946 Жыл бұрын
Even though Bobby Kimball left Toto in 1984. Toto started work on the next album ISOLATION while Bobby was still a band member. Despite Fergie Fredericksen being the new singer on that album. The band wisely left Kimballs voice/vocals on the chorus and background on about 5 songs on the finished product of that album. As a solid fan I knew his voice whenever I heard him so I wasn't surprised but very, very thrilled. 😃 😊 😀 😄 😁 😆 😃 😊 😀 😄 😁 😆
@rhaulradam3551 Жыл бұрын
I love Bobby in the original band of Toto. I know they have misunderstanding with each other. I heartly love him in the orig group. i am a die heart of TOTO. Sad to hear my heartly idol Mike Jeff pass away and i dont want Bobby to loss the orig band group. Your all my IDOL in my life ❤❤❤🙏🙏
@elise66771009 ай бұрын
I absolutely love his voice!!! X
@d3mist0clesgee12 Жыл бұрын
Golden Voice Bobby Kimball, Real Talk,
@ericwilhelm2941 Жыл бұрын
Great Musician!!!!! The Voice of ToTo , no doubt
@colbymasvidal2397Ай бұрын
Hold the line is my favorite song of all time❤️ vocals and harmonies are crazy🔥
@arleneober20415 ай бұрын
Amazing artist so glad I have the privilege of knowing and widh him and his wife the best
@kolimbatube2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 🤩 nice guy, nice music !
@MrLeram12 Жыл бұрын
I can remember playing cards with Bobby at the Ranch. When he sported a flat top hairdo.
@blomegoog Жыл бұрын
Kimball and Brad Delp Boston does it for me. Pat Travers boom boom out go the lights.
@apieceofdirt4681 Жыл бұрын
He HAD a massive drug addiction but was able to overcome it.
@charlie-obrien Жыл бұрын
Yeah they kind of glossed over that. The guys in Toto didn't want to let him go, but he kept missing recording sessions. He cleaned up and reunited with them for a ten year run starting in 1998 and they produced a few good albums and several successful tours.
@angiepassetti18775 ай бұрын
Bobby was brilliant.Strong voice.Great friends with Jimmo.The best leave us slowly.🙏🤗🤗❤
@kenshii9d891 Жыл бұрын
Seems like a top guy. Great energy
@guidocyliax10 ай бұрын
Congratulations Bobby Kimball!🎉 Phatastic vocalist!!❤
@paradoxward2533 Жыл бұрын
it's great to see him so happy at this stage of his life. I don't know if that is typically for many humans....,
@wakenow17 ай бұрын
Just announced that he has dementia 😢
@CherylBattista7 ай бұрын
Bobby has a very positive approach at life. Always upbeat.
@ajb-drums Жыл бұрын
He did sing on isolation a bit as well actually!
@fillo19718 ай бұрын
La tua voce guida il mio cuore ancora oggi a 52anni. Dio ti benedica❤
@ericede8 ай бұрын
Ok but he wasn't fired over a drug charge. He was fired because he did a lot of drugs and that impacted his ability to sing and show up for studio work. He was an incredible talent but his demons got the best of him.
@ChrisLengyelMagic Жыл бұрын
As an entertainer, his attitude makes me feel so good about what I do. I'd love to perform 250 days out of the year.
@yolandamontalvo2260 Жыл бұрын
THE BEST SINGER HIS VOICE IS UNIQUE"
@ArrowMaster_ Жыл бұрын
This is gold
@michaellalli7693 Жыл бұрын
The One and Only Bobby Kimball.
@kyjoli27 Жыл бұрын
Used to have a great voice. Not anymore unfortunately. A shame, he was awesome back with Toto.
@DavidKfilmmaker Жыл бұрын
Hold the line was my jam. 6th grade
@Jutasreinberg Жыл бұрын
Master!!!!!!!!!!!
@BipityBopity93 Жыл бұрын
Do you still have the pipes? Bobby: Yells Africa chorus. Me: whelp.
@OttoByOgraffey Жыл бұрын
Yeah, not so much.
@charlie-obrien Жыл бұрын
When old guys like me (63) go out to hear our favorite artists like Toto, Steely Dan, McCartney, etc. We have an automatic sound mixer in our head that combines the first time we heard them, with the best time we heard and then finally that concert in the now. My daughter is still gracious enough to go to a lot of shows with me and as I always point out to her, that when The Foo Fighters or Dave Matthews are old and start playing a residency in Las Vegas some day, she will be glad to go see them. Music is wonderful, because it can live inside of you forever.
@majestic1292 Жыл бұрын
he sang it perfectly on pitch
@BipityBopity93 Жыл бұрын
@@majestic1292 lol totally.
@Bravilor7 ай бұрын
There, he had the pipes as in: he could hit the notes with a reasonably powerful sounding voice, it's just that he didn't quite have the control and tastefulness. Sounding a bit like a beginner rather than a deteriorated pro.
@hosoiarchives4858 Жыл бұрын
I love that guy
@corneliamartin30535 ай бұрын
Best singer ever. 🙏🏻❤
@ns3429 Жыл бұрын
King.
@CajunRulez Жыл бұрын
It's great that after living in Los Angeles and traveling around the world for 40+ years he still hasn't completely lost his Cajun accent. I can go ahead and say it, because I'm one of them too, but that's what we call a Coon Ass down in Louisiana. If you weren't from here you'd think he was from South Africa or maybe some little Eastern bloc country. That accent comes from Americans who grew up speaking Cajun/Creole French, then learned English later. My parents are the same age as Bobby and they had to learn English in school. Maybe Hollywood should consult some real people before they completely botch what they think a Cajun or N'Awlins accent sounds like. We still speak our French regularly all around South Louisiana from East to West, btw. Anyway, good job Bobby. Way to be a good representative for Cajuns! Ca c'est un bon homme oui.
@jeaniechampagne88317 ай бұрын
I was going to say he never has lost his cajun accent.
@SwisstedChef2018 Жыл бұрын
Love ya Bobby
@SaloméCostecho69 Жыл бұрын
The best! Bobby!
@vega67766 ай бұрын
Bobby Was incredible and the best vocalist with Toto
@kensamurai72197 ай бұрын
Bobby is one of my inspirations to practice high notes
@jaggass10 ай бұрын
I wish Bobby sang the whole chorus of Africa.
@cjspinning6225Ай бұрын
Bobby Kinball and Brad Delp are my favorite singers of all time
@impalaman970721 күн бұрын
And both are French!
@TinaMarie94 Жыл бұрын
Bobby Kimball powerful voice legend ❤ love from malacca Malaysia 🇲🇾🙏🌍 toto is nothing without Bobby Kimball. Bobby Kimball is the one who made the band famous. Toto kicked out bobby that is their lost
@Totem25833 ай бұрын
Toto´s voice!!!
@barbararyan125511 ай бұрын
Love Bobby Kimball
@kennykarlsson9207 ай бұрын
He was a Great singer ❤
@erikaalexandraandor17133 ай бұрын
Bobby is simple genious.
@samuelaranda4568Ай бұрын
Best Toto vocals.
@atreyuprincipalh4043 Жыл бұрын
I met this beautiful human being he is An amazing And great Singer.
@Twinkie1960 Жыл бұрын
check his pre toto band…ss fools (with three former members of three dog night) where he sang and played the keyz…only one album but a guud one
@ishko1089 ай бұрын
Bobby is awesome.
@colinrobertson4569 Жыл бұрын
He’s so modest.
@BarneyRq1d Жыл бұрын
Never knew Bobby could slay on the piano. Cool cat. Great pipes.
@__michito__10 ай бұрын
Master band toto master voice Kimball
@ladvoc2 жыл бұрын
Fu#*&ing Love Bobby.
@tavox100xx2 жыл бұрын
Bobby unas de los mejores voces del rock. Ojalá hubieras ganado tu lucha con la cocaína. Apuesto que tendrías mucha voz ahora.
@petersrensen60346 ай бұрын
Of two minds about his quotes here. Bobby and the rest of Toto have a tumultuous relationship and obviously Bobby has a chip on his shoulder about it, but he makes a good point that Toto never had bigger hits after his exit. I'm a Toto superfan, and I love all of their records (some more than others), but Bobby was the key to their success in the mainstream. The post-Bobby Toto is for musician's musicians like myself.
@albertovargas12163 ай бұрын
Ídolo !!!
@simonbackwash Жыл бұрын
Toto has been absolutely cursed with members ill or died one after another 😢. And these guys were not partying hard such as Morley Crew or GNR's... Life is so unfair sometimes: my grandma was still smoking a pack of ciggies at 95 ! Who knows...