Background
Christian, Bobby was born on October 20, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Theresa (Aiello) Christian.
Christian, Bobby was born on October 20, 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Theresa (Aiello) Christian.
Percussionist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1936-1937;
percussionist, Paul Whiteman, ABC, NBC, New York City, 1938-1955;
percussionist, composer, Dick Shory Percussion Pops, Chicago, 1964-1972;
percussionist with Toscanini, Chess Records, Radio Corporation of America, Universe, 1955-1980;
composer, clinician, master teacher, Malcolm Public, Oak Park, Illinois, 1980-1991. Teacher self-employed, Oak Park, 1940-1991. Writer Malcolm Public, Oak Park, 1968-1991, composer, 1925-1991.
Conductor Bobby Christian Big Band, OakPark, 1958-1991.
Member Gttlieb Health Club, Dal Segno, Chicago Federation Musicians, Los Angeles Federation Musicians, Florida Federation Musicians, Florida Federation Musicians, New York Federation Musicians.
Married Josephine M. Reda, October 30, 1932. Children: Sylvia Nasshan, Vernyle Steele, Norman C., Brian C., Mary Jo Kemp, Kathy Crissey.