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Bobby Abrams, guitarist and vocalist, is best known as the former lead guitarist for The Buckinghams. Bob enjoyed playing with The Buckinghams for over 24 years, from 1986 to May, 2010. During The Buckinghams' Concerts, fans and friends especially enjoyed his vocals and guitar on the James Brown classic “I’ll Go Crazy”, among other great songs like The Buckinghams Live version of Tommy James’ “Crystal Blue Persuasion”. As well as Bob's soulful vocals to “Mercy Mercy Mercy”. With The Buckinghams, Bob has appeared on: Entertainment Tonight, The Nashville Network’s Classic Rock With Wolfman Jack, PM Magazine, Good Morning America and numerous national, local, and cable television shows including The PBS Special, "Sixties Pop Rock Reunion". Bob was honored to play in venues such as The Greek Theatre and The Sky Dome. He also played two Presidential Inaugural Balls. He enjoys performing the National Anthem, which he did many times along with The Buckinghams at many well known stadiums across the country and regularly at Chicago Cubs and White Sox Games.

Bob Abrams began his music studies at the age of 4 on his father's piano. His father, Bob Abrams Sr. was a classical pianist, a sort of child prodigy in his day. Bob also sang along with his mother and was in the church choir. Bob got his first guitar at the age of 11, his first true love. The first record he bought was a 45 of "Hey Baby They're Playin' Our Song" by The Buckinghams. His mother thought they were "nice clean cut young men" not wild like those other bands. Bob played like any other aspiring musician in many rock and garage bands as a teen. He moved many times as a child from Philadelphia, PA, to El Paso, TX, the suburbs of Washington D.C. and finally to Dayton, OH. There he studied music at Wright State University, focusing on Music Theory and Vocal Performance. At age 20, Bob began touring nationally and internationally.

Today Bobby Abrams is well known for his guitar and vocals with the Dayton based Rock Blues Band, Ukiah, who have performed in such legendary venues such as BB Kings Hollywood, and the World Famous Whiskey A Go Go. Fans have raved over his versions of "Oh Darlin" and "Bell Bottom Blues". He is currently spending his time as a studio guitarist as well as performing in the Duo, "Brock and Abrams"  along with Mike Bruccoleri, (Brock) who formerly played with Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone. Brock and Abrams have received standing ovations while opening for Classic Artists such as The Guess Who. They are popular in the Chicago and National Music Scene, playing both venues and festivals.

Bob was named one of the Best Acoustic Solo Performers of 2009 by NiteLife Magazine. In June 2010 he reached number 9 on the ReverbNation Chicago Rock Charts. He has received numerous accolades from non-profit and benefit organizations for his work with them. Over the years he has met and shared the stage with many great people. More recently Bob has put together a band that consists of unbelievable musicians. Musicians Formerly Of other bands, who have performed with many national acts.

Bob Abrams web site www.BobAbrams.com Ukiah web site www.Ukiahband.com Buckinghams' official web site www.thebuckinghams.com/bio_bob.html