Bobby Hornsby – Bruce’s older brother by two years – was in a Deadhead frat at the University of Virginia, Beta Theta Pi. He formed the Bobby Hi-Test and the Octane Kids to play frat ragers, featuring Bruce on Fender Rhodes and vocals.
Albums
- Spirit Trail – shaker
- Greatest Radio Hits – shaker
- Absolute Zero (album) – violin on Echolocation
Instruments
Bobby Hornsby bio
Bruce and Bobby Hornsby began their musical journeys at a young age. Bobby started playing organ in his first band, “The Gentlemen,” at age 11, while Bruce followed two years later with “The Fourth Dimension.” Bobby shifted to bass and formed “Luv Minus Zero,” lending equipment to Bruce’s band, which became popular for school dances. Both bands won local “Battle of the Bands” contests around 1965.
Bobby Hornsby initially played guitar inspired by the Beatles but switched to organ and later bass as band needs changed. An accident damaged his left hand, making bass his primary instrument. He collaborated with Bruce in several bands, including “Bobby Hi-Test and the Octane Kids,” the “Hornsby Brothers Band,” and eventually the Bruce Hornsby Band. Their musical journey continued until 1980 when Bobby shifted focus to family.
Bobby is married to Ann Hornsby. They are parents to R.S. Hornsby and Susannah Hornsby.
Bobby’s Hornsby Construction Co. built Bruce’s home studio where everything from Harbor Lights on has been recorded. He gave an interview with Bruuuce.com in 2002.
External links
Website: realhornsby.com