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Hatfield Bobby

• Remembering (Nov 5, 2003)

★ August 10, 1940 · Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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Libra
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Sun Sign
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Ascendant
Gemini
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Nakshatra
Vishakha
Birth Star
Travel for workEntertain/MusicSingerSportsDestiny Number 6Soul Number 11Personality Number 6Master Number 11
Biography

Who is Hatfield Bobby?

American musician, a member of the "Righteous Brothers" along with Bill Medley. Their close harmony came to exemplify white soul from the time they teamed up in 1962; their first hit was the following year. Hatfield grew up a talented youth with many career options open to him. Popular and active in student body, he co-ordinated talent shows and founded his own rock group while in high school. He was one of the best all-around athletes, starring on several teams and receiving a baseball try-out offer from the L.A. Dodgers in 1958. After attending Fullerton Jr. College, he continued his musical performances, deciding to concentrate on the music field in 1962 after meeting Medley. Two teenagers from Orange County, CA, they had haunting high notes. They signed with Phil Spector in 1964. Their hit, "Youve Lost That Lovin Feeling" went to No.1 on the pop charts and No.3 on R&B. They were often on the charts until their breakup in 1968. Hatfield kept the name "Righteous Brothers" as he performed with Jimmy Walker for a while, then had two solo hit singles. He and Medley worked together once in a while and toured in 1983. Their music did not change much over the years. Hatfield lived a quiet, low profile lifestyle. The velvety-voiced baritone of The Righteous Brothers died on November 5, 2003. According to his obituary in the New York Times, his manager announced that Hatfield’s body was discovered in his bed 30 minutes before he and his musical partner were to perform at Miller Auditorium on the Western Michigan University campus. He was pronounced dead at 7:02 PM, and an autopsy determined that he died of a heart attack induced by cocaine. The Righteous Brothers had been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2003. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Bobby Hatfield (Hatfield Bobby) – Public Profile

Birth and Origins

Born: Saturday, August 10, 1940

Birthplace: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States

Death

Passed away: November 5, 2003 (age 63) in Santa Monica, California, United States

Overview

Robert James Hatfield, best known as Bobby Hatfield, was an American singer who rose to fame as one half of the blue-eyed soul duo The Righteous Brothers, formed with Bill Medley in the early 1960s. The duo delivered enduring hits and helped shape the sound of 1960s pop and soul.

Career Highlights

  • Formed The Righteous Brothers with Bill Medley (early 1960s).
  • Recorded notable hits including You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ and Unchained Melody.
  • The duo’s recordings became emblematic of blue-eyed soul and have been widely used in film, TV, and advertisements.

Legacy and Public Impact

Hatfield’s voice helped define a classic era of pop and soul. The Righteous Brothers’ catalog remains influential, with ongoing exposure through cinema, television, and cover versions by other artists. His performances are frequently cited among iconic vocal performances of the era.

News and Public Coverage

As of now, there are no active, verifiable public news updates about Bobby Hatfield himself, due to his death in 2003. Public coverage centers on the historical impact of The Righteous Brothers and retrospective tributes to Hatfield’s role in the duo.

Social Media and Public Profiles

There are no official personal social media accounts for Bobby Hatfield. Any existing pages are fan-run or tribute pages. The Righteous Brothers as a group have historical and legacy-related channels, but these are not personal accounts for Hatfield.

Recent Projects and Public Record

Because Hatfield passed away in 2003, there are no new projects attributed to him. The public record emphasizes his recordings with The Righteous Brothers, their enduring catalog, and posthumous tributes and reissues of related material.

Selected Discography Highlights

  • You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1964)
  • Unchained Melody (1965)

Note: Information reflects verifiable public records up to this date. For more, consult reputable music history sources and archival materials on The Righteous Brothers.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Hatfield Bobby's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Hatfield Bobby's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas, including Rajju Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga, Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Hatfield Bobby live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Hatfield Bobby, in order.

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What do Hatfield Bobby's numerology numbers say?

Hatfield Bobby's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 11, Personality 6, Karmic Debt 11.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

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6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

⚖Karmic Debt
11

Master Number 11 in Chaldean numerology amplifies intuition and inspired vision. It is powerful when grounded, disciplined, and emotionally balanced.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1962
Social
Joined group 1962 (Formed the "Righteous Brothers")
1964
Career
Contracts, agreements 1964 (Signed with Phil Spector)
1968
Social
Left group 1968 (Bill left group, continued with Jimmy Walker)
1983
Career
Begin Major Project 1983 (Musical tour)
2003
Death
Death by Heart Attack 5 November 2003 at 7:02 PM in Kalamazoo, MI (Induced by cocaine, age 63)
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