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Bobby Flynn

Australian singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Summary

Australian singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Field	Value
name	Bobby Flynn
image	BobbyFlynn.jpg
image_size	250
birth_name	Robert Andrew Flynn
caption	Flynn performing in 2008
birth_date
birth_place	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
genre	Acoustic, folk, art rock, alternative rock
years_active	2003–present

Robert Andrew "Bobby" Flynn (born 22 January 1981) is an Australian singer-songwriter. In the fourth season of the singing competition Australian Idol, he placed seventh.

With his band, The Omega Three, he made a nationwide tour through Australia in 2007, appearing in many regional centres including Burnie, Wagga Wagga, Townsville and Lismore.

Early life

Flynn was born on 22 January 1981 in Brisbane, Queensland. The second child of 42-year-old Josephine and to 52-year-old Kevin, an accountant. Flynn and his elder sister Sarah were raised in Coorparoo in Brisbane's east in a middle-class Catholic family with eclectic musical influences. He was educated at St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace in Spring Hill, Queensland.

''Australian Idol''

Flynn performed his original composition "The Boy Had Trouble" in his Australian Idol (singing competition) audition in 2006, which landed him a spot in the Top 100. He was selected by the judges to go into the Top 24.

Flynn received his first "Touchdown" from Mark Holden in Week 5 (Disco Week) of the Finals, for his off-beat interpretation of Rick James' hit "Superfreak". Media coverage dubbed him a unique performer and 'revolution' for the idol competition.

Flynn was eliminated from the competition on 16 October, after performing "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac. This came as a shock, as he had not landed in the bottom three before this, and had been widely touted both on the show and in the media as one of the strongest contenders. Flynn was invited back to the Tuesday night supplement to Idol, where he performed "The Boy Had Trouble".

Performances

Brisbane auditions: "The Boy Had Trouble" (original composition)
Theatre Round – Day two: "Beautiful Day" by U2
Top 24: "Under the Milky Way" by The Church
Week 1 – Contestant's Choice: "When the War Is Over" by Cold Chisel
Week 2 – Rock: "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon
Week 3 – #1 Hits: "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Christopher Cross
Week 4 – Contestant's year of birth: "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie
Week 5 – Disco: "Super Freak" by Rick James
Week 6 – Acoustic: "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac
Week 6 – Up Close & Personal: "The Boy Had Trouble" by Bobby Flynn

Releases

Albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	AUS
Out Front
	53

EPs

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions	AUS	Tonight
(as Bobby Flynn & The Omega Three)

Personal life

Flynn and his partner have two children; Indigo, born August 2008, and a second child born on 21 July 2011.

References

Fynes-Clinton, Matthew. (19 January 2007). "One man brand". [[News Limited]].
[http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/heres-bobby-151-idol-to-some-idiot-to-others/2006/10/14/1160246371638.html Here's Bobby – idol to some, idiot to others - Music - Entertainment]
[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/10/04/1159641393029.html A hand-crafted musician versus the Idol machine - Music - Entertainment]
Ryan, Gavin. (2011). "Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010". Moonlight Publishing.

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