Robert “Bob” Shivers

At the age of 15 started singing with the “Four Sharps” in Jersey City, NJ. They performed at high school dances and other social functions.

Joined the U.S Air Force. During that time performed at service clubs stateside and abroad with “The Precisions”. Honorably discharged from the military and returned to Jersey City.Met John Taylor who wrote and produced for the Ad-Libs. Introduced to James Wright and together they formed “The Spellbinders”

In 1963 the group auditioned for Van McCoy and were signed to Columbia Records. They recorded (6) six singles and an album with producers Van McCoyAnd Ken Williams. The group toured extensively for several years afterwards.

Since then Bob has worked with the “New Testament Band”, Black Haze Express,The Manhattans and several other groups/bands.Has appeared in the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, Strand Theatre in Boston, Regal Theatre In Chicago and the Royal Theatre in Baltimore.

Colleges: Hunter College, Morgan State, Jacksonville State and Alabama State .

The Gulah Fest in Beauford, S.C. and The Touch July 4^th Fest in Atlantic City.

In 2006 performed for 500 visiting Englishmen at SoulTrip USA at the Hilton Inn

In East Brunswick, NJ.