Bobby Poe Sr - Music Professional, Artist Development, A&R, Music Marketing

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

Credits

"Rock & Roll Record Girl"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Katssong1957

Lead Vocals / Band Leader

"Rock & Roll Boogie"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Katssong1957

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals / Band Leader

"Down On The Farm"

Al Downing with The Poe Katssong1958

Co-Writer / Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"Piano Nellie"

Bobby Brant and The Rhythm Rockerssong1958

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals / Band Leader

"That's The Way Life Goes"

Herb Johnsonsong1961

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

"Mary, Oh Mary"

Fats Dominosong1964

Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"Heartbreak Hill"

Fats Dominosong1964

Co-Publishing Company (Kansoma Music Corp)

"She's The One"

The Chartbusterssong1964

Co-Producer / Band Manager

"I Found You"

The British Walkerssong1964

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

"SH'MON"

MR. DYNAMITEsong1966

Record Label Owner (Soultime Records) / Co-Producer / Co-Manager

Collaborations

"Piano Nellie" - From TV Series "Fallout - Season 2"

Bobby Brant and The Rhythm Rockers (Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats with new drummer)song2026

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals / Band Leader

"You Are My Love (I Found You)" - From TV Series "Running Point - Season 1"

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 feature film "The Life of Chuck"

Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats / The Math Club x Kansoma Music ft DJ Spinowitzsong2025

Co-Writer / Lead Vocals

"Don't Stop Get into It (Rebel Without a Cause)" - From TV series "The Recruit - S 1"

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 TV series "The Chi - Season 1"

Herb Johnsonsong2018

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

"That's The Way Life Goes" - From TV Series "One Dollar - Season 1"

Herb Johnsonsong2018

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

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

Big Al Downingsong2016

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

Experience

Founder

Kansoma Music Corp

1957 - Present

(68 yrs 8 mos)

Grove, Oklahoma

Kansoma Music Corp was created by Bobby Poe Sr in the 1950's as a publishing company ...

Self-Published Author
Written by Bobby Poe Sr / Edited by Bobby Poe Jr
2005 - Present
(20 yrs 8 mos)
Grove, Oklahoma
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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 8 mos)
Washington, DC / Chevy Chase, MD
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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 8 mos)
Washington, DC
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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 8 mos)
Washington, DC Area
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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 8 mos)
Washington, DC
Lead Vocalist / Songwriter
Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats
1955 - Present
(70 yrs 8 mos)
Coffeyville, KS
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Bobby Poe Sr formed Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats in December of 1955. The band: Bobby P...
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Awards

Kansas Music Hall of Fame Inductee

Bob Hapgood Award: Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats

2009