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Bob Bachelder (Robert E. Bachelder) was born on 15 May, 1925 in Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S., is an American orchestra leader and educator. Discover Bob Bachelder's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?

Popular As Robert E. Bachelder
Occupation Bandleader · Educator · Musician
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 15 May, 1925
Birthday 15 May
Birthplace Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of death 5 May, 2015
Died Place Burlington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1925

Robert E. "Bob" Bachelder (May 15, 1925 – May 5, 2015) was an American orchestra leader and educator.

He learned to play several instruments, primarily drums then piano, and started a band as a serviceman during World War II.

Robert E. Bachelder was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 15, 1925.

His father, Frank Bachelder, was a United States Secret Service agent who had played drums previously.

His mother, Gertrude née Reardon, was a bookkeeper.

Both of his parents supported Bachelder's early interest in music, in particular his mother who played piano.

Bachelder's first instrument was drums, like his father, yet his father discouraged Bob from pursuing a career in music.

He attended Malden Catholic High School, but left at age 17 to join the Army Air Force as a pilot during World War II.

While in the military Bachelder formed a band as a drummer.

1950

His band began to attract a loyal following beginning in 1950 when he regularly performed at the Commodore Ballroom in Lowell.

He would receive a master's degree in counseling from Tufts University in the mid-1950s.

He became a psychologist for the Massachusetts Division of Youth Services for a short time.

1953

In 1953 while in college his band had a national hit with "TV Rhumba".

1954

Bacheleder graduated from Lowell State College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary and music education in 1954.

Upon returning home from military service Bachelder became a professional musician, switching his primary instrument from drums to piano.

He studied elementary education and music education at Lowell State College, graduating in 1954, and then commenced his educational career as a music teacher at Newton Public Schools.

While in college he developed a decided interest in arranging.

His band was booked into several hotels and dance halls, the most important being the Totem Pole.

The next year his band became the house band at the Totem Pole.

He was not strictly limited to this venue, but would take his band to bookings at other New England locations.

Many of the band's charts were arranged by Bachelder, giving the band its own distinctive sound.

During the day, he taught English at the Melrose school district.

1955

His band became the house band of the Totem Pole Ballroom, Boston's premier dancing location, in 1955, and remained there until the venue closed in 1964.

While leading the band, Bob pursued studies in education and held several teaching and educational administrative positions, including as Assistant Superintendent of Melrose Public Schools.

1957

He returned to teaching in 1957 when he went to Melrose as an English instructor.

He founded Melrose's guidance program in addition to his teaching duties, as he was concerned that those with special needs and intellectual giftedness were being neglected.

Bachelder kept his educational and musical life separate, and many people familiar with one aspect were completely unaware of the other.

1964

Bachelder kept the position of house band at the Totem Pole until it shut down in 1964.

Within six months, Bachelder also dissolved his big band.

After disbanding The Totem Pole big band he continued to play in small groups such as the Bob Bachelder Trio as a side-hobby.

1970

He continued to pursue further achievement in education, earning a Doctorate in Education Administration from Boston University in 1970.

1988

Following retirement in 1988 as assistant school superintendent at Melrose, Bachelder re-formed the Totem Pole big band in 1989, using several members who had played in the original iteration of the group.

This band played at public concerts, private events, and provided live background music at WGBH-TV's fundraising broadcast.

Although retired from administration, he continued his educational activities, teaching at Salem State College.

Bachelder's hit was "TV Rhumba", released on Mood Records #1011.

The record was produced by Norm Prescott as a favor to Bachelder, who was experiencing financial challenges while in college.

Billboard gave favorable reviews to the side, which consisted of television show themes and commercial jingles.

The other side of the single was Cheek to Cheek.

The record's sales were boosted by publicity from the Billboard review, but quickly fell when the Chicago Tribune detailed how WGN had banned airplay of the record because of music licensing concerns.

1989

He re-formed his big band in 1989 and continued on a part-time basis for several years, including events televised in the Boston area.