Bobby Flynn
Bobby Flynn | |
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| Born | Robert Andrew Flynn January 22, 1981 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Seventh place on Australian Idol (2006) |
Robert Andrew "Bobby" Flynn (born 22 January 1981) is a singer-songwriter from Australia. He achieved seventh place during the fourth installment of the singing contest Australian Idol in 2006.
In 2007, Flynn embarked on a nationwide tour across Australia with his ensemble, The Omega Three, showcasing their music in various regional locations such as Burnie, Wagga Wagga, Townsville, and Lismore.
Early life
Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Flynn is the son of Josephine and Kevin, the latter working as an accountant. Growing up in a middle-income Catholic household in the eastern Brisbane suburb of Coorparoo, he was influenced by a wide range of musical styles. His education took place at St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace located in Spring Hill, Queensland.
Australian Idol
Flynn auditioned for Australian Idol in 2006 with his self-penned song "The Boy Had Trouble," successfully making it into the Top 100 and later advancing to the Top 24. In Week 5 (Disco Week), he received his first "Touchdown" from judge Mark Holden for his distinctive interpretation of Rick James' "Superfreak." The media highlighted him as an unconventional artist who brought a fresh perspective to the competition.
His elimination on 16 October followed his rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon," which caught many off guard since he had never appeared in the bottom three and was regarded as a strong competitor. Subsequently, he performed "The Boy Had Trouble" during the show's Tuesday night segment.
Performances
- Brisbane auditions: Original song "The Boy Had Trouble"
- 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 birth year: "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
Albums
| Title | Album information | Highest AUS Chart Position |
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| Out Front |
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EPs
| Title | Album information | Highest AUS Chart Position |
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| Tonight (credited as Bobby Flynn & The Omega Three) |
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Personal life
Flynn and his partner are parents to two children; their daughter Indigo was born in August 2008, followed by a second child arriving in July 2011.