Biography

In a world that knows no boundaries or limitations, Bobby Joe Owens is a new age Renaissance Man. Best known as a Singer/Songwriter and Band Leader/Front Man for the Rockabilly Blues Band Retro Deluxe, Bobby Joe is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a father, husband, inventor, artist, entrepreneur, restaurateur, philanthropist, producer, innovator and so much more. Bobby Joe didn't start singing until 2006 and since 2008, he has written over 50 songs under his alter ego Robert J. Thompson and has recorded three albums with local, regional, national and internationally recognized musicians including Jimbo Mathus (Squirrel Nut Zippers, Buddy Guy, Tri-State Coalition, etc.), Grammy Award Winner Billy Earheart (The Amazing Rythym Aces, Hank Williams, Jr., etc) and bright young guitarist Zach Sweeney (Retro Deluxe, The Garnet Hearts, The Nightlifers, etc.)!

His first two releases, Baby It's Hot! and Watermelon Tea, were diverse collections of blues and blues related music that were released on Bobby Joe's home grown indie Rinkled Rooster Record Label under the band name Retro Deluxe. Baby It's Hot! was very well received, but was not widely publicized. Watermelon Tea has received rave reviews from some of the most prominent blues publications, has received significant radio and Internet radio airplay nationally and internationally, and spent 14 weeks in the Top 5 of the Blues Internet Radio Airplay Chart.

He's been called garrulous, pugnacious, legendary, boozy, seductive and whatnot. Call him what you want, but his vocal stylings are unique and his passion, energy and love for his music are ever-present. His lastest project entitled Please Rise will be Owens' debut solo and debut country album! With the release of Please Rise, Bobby Joe Owens is poised and ready to be recognized as the world class singer, songwriter and entertainer he is destined to be. Please stay tuned.....