Bob Bachelder, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetBob Bachelder
orchestra leader and educator
Date of Birth: 15-May-1925
Place of Birth: Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 05-May-2015
Profession: teacher
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Bob Bachelder
- 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.
- In 1953 while in college his band had a national hit with "TV Rhumba".
- 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.
- 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.
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