As per our current Database, Bobby Ball is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Bobby Ball is 80 years, 9 months and 28 days old. Bobby Ball will celebrate 81rd birthday on a Tuesday 28th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Bobby Ball upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Bobby Ball |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 28, 1944 (Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK) |
| Birthday | January 28 |
| Town/City | Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK |
| Nationality | UK |
Bobby Ball’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Bobby Ball was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Robert Harper (Bobby Ball) and Thomas Derbyshire (Tommy Cannon) were both born in Oldham. They met in the early 1960s while working as welders in the same factory.Becoming friends, they formed a club act known as Bobby and Stevie Rhythm, which became the Sherrell Brothers then The Harper Brothers.
Initially they were a vocal duo, but over time started to introduce more comedy into their act. They turned professional in the late 1960s, and eventually changed their name to Cannon and Ball.Their first TV appearance was on Opportunity Knocks in 1968, where they came last.
Other early TV work included appearances on Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club during the 1970s. However, during this time their work remained predominantly in clubs and theater's.Their last TV series was in 1991, by which time tastes had changed and they were no longer 'fashionable' on TV.
Despite this, they continued their theatre summer seasons and pantomimes, where they still drew large audiences. Guest appearances on TV shows have also continued.Although things seemed to be going well in the 1980s, things off-stage looked much bleaker.
Over the years they had gradually grown apart, to the extent that they no longer spoke to one another except when work demanded. Bobby was drinking heavily, womanizing, and had gained a reputation for violence.
In 1986 Bobby became a Christian, and Tommy followed in 1992.During the 1990s and 2000s Cannon and Ball have continued working, with theatre tours, summer shows, pantomimes and TV appearances keeping them busy.
They now also perform regular Christian concerts and 'evening with...' shows where they talk about their life story and their faith.
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Catchphrase: "Rock on Tommy!"
