cng, voc, 1945-1992 US, New York City
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock
A.k.a. Robert Jay LaKind
Robert Jay "Bobby" LaKind (November 3, 1945 – December 24, 1992) was a conga player, vocalist, songwriter and occasional live backup drummer with The Doobie Brothers. He was originally a lighting roadie for the band. After observing LaKind goofing around on the congas after a concert, the band took notice of his talent and asked him to join as a sideman for studio sessions.His former Doobie colleagues from the various line-ups played two concerts to benefit a trust for LaKind's children in 1992. He died from colon cancer on Christmas Eve that year.