Bobby was born on June 8, 1947 in Lynn. He was the son of the late Ernest and Edna (Hersey) Leger. He grew up in Swampscott and settled in Lynn. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lynn with the Class of 1966. After graduation, he attended Berkley College of Music in Boston.
Bobby had a passion for music that began during his high school years. Everywhere he went a guitar was within arm’s reach. He began his musical journey when he won the Battle of the Bands while playing with Richie’s Renegades, with whom he produced and recorded a 45 record.
Bobby moved out west to the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, to be with other musicians and kindred spirits in the late 60s. While out in San Francisco he would meet his wife Cybele, and opened for artists such as Boz Skaggs and Taj Mahal.
After a few years, Bobby moved back east and formed the band “Hot to Trot.” Bobby was a member of many bands and loved to play various venues around the North Shore. Among his favorites were the Blue Note and Celley’s in Lynn, the Pig’s Eye in Salem, the Grog in Newburyport, and Café Avelino in Swampscott. He wrote, produced, and recorded his own music. His latest CD was entitled “Imaginary Dreams.” He also jammed with well-known musicians such as Sib Hashian of Boston, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Hank Ballard, and Henny Youngman.
Bob began working for his father at the North Shore News Co. Following that he worked for many years as a correctional officer in both Salem and Middleton, where he enjoyed participating in the honor guard and marching in holiday parades. He also worked at Lynn and Salem District Courts in maintenance before retiring.
In addition to his son Sebastian, Bobby is survived his sister Jeanne Leger; his brothers Richard and Ernie Leger; his former wife Cybele Leger; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Ernest and Edna (Hersey) Leger and his brother Michael Leger.
His visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. Interment will be held at a later date. Directly after the visitation on Thursday evening, a Celebration of Life Blues Jam will be held at Capone’s Restaurant in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bobby’s name to Music Drives US, 111 Morse Street, Norwood, MA 02060, or www.musicdrivesus.org.
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