Bobby Mitchell (singer)

Bobby Mitchell (August 16, 1935 – March 17, 1989)[1] was an American, New Orleans–based, rhythm & blues singer and songwriter.

He first recorded in his teens with the doo-wop group "The Toppers", which was broken up as most of the members were drafted.

[2] Mitchell's single "Try Rock 'n Roll," hit the top 20 of the US Billboard R&B chart in 1956.

His single "I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday" was a hit, pre dating the more famous cover of the tune by Fats Domino and got Mitchell an appearance on American Bandstand.

[4] Mitchell died in March 1989, at the age of 53, after years of health issues including diabetes, renal failure, and several heart attacks.