Travis and Bob explained

Travis and Bob were an American rock and roll duo from Jackson, Alabama, United States.[1] Its members were Travis Wilbon Pritchett (March 18, 1939, Jackson – October 18, 2010, Mobile) and Bob Weaver (born July 27, 1939, Jackson).[2]

In 1959, they released a single on the independent label Sandy Records called "Tell Him No",[1] which was written by Pritchett.[3] Dot Records picked up the single for nationwide distribution, and it became a hit, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard R&B charts and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Despite recording further singles for Big Top Records and Mercury Records, the duo never had another hit single.[1]

In June 1960, the duo filed a lawsuit against Sandy founders Johnny Bozeman and Paul DuBose. Travis and Bob claimed they did not receive royalties from airplay and sales of their recordings.[5]

Pritchett died on October 18, 2010, at a Mobile hospital, at age 71.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Virgin Encyclopedia of Fifties Music. Colin Larkin. Colin Larkin (writer). Virgin Books. 2002. Third. 1-85227-937-0. 448/9.
  2. Web site: TRAVIS AND BOB. Rockabilly.nl. 2013-08-01.
  3. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/travis-amp-bob-mn0000015274 Travis & Bob
  4. Web site: Travis And Bob - Tell Him No. 45cat.com. October 29, 2019.
  5. Artists Sue on Royalties . Billboard. 13 June 1960 . 5 June 2017.