Allen (Bobby) Rowe
1945 – 2017

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – We are very saddened by the loss of a most wonderful man who took the steps up the stairway to Heaven on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2017, after a very long illness.

Bobby was the loving husband of Anita McKee for 22 years. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Robyn Bruggeman, Dan Bruggeman and two grandchildren, Justin and Gavin; Allison Bursinger, her son Synjin and husband Gerry; and Bruce Robinson his wife Michelle and their daughter Emily.

Bobby came into this world on Dec. 10, 1945, and spent his younger years in Dr. Barnardo’s Children’s Home in the East End of London. From there he lived a colorful life.

Bobby started out as a male model in Carnegie Street, London and worked as a radio technician. He was an accomplished musician who worked intermittently with Elton John, Rod Stewart and Eric Clapton.

He traveled the world with his band the Hootchie Cootchie Men and got two Gold Records. The band later became the Long John Baldry Band when they were joined by Long John Baldry. He eventually had his own radio show in Melbourne, Australia.

Bobby was very charismatic and used magic, voices and accents, and his charm to make friends wherever he went.

Bobby loved children and he went to the local schools auditioning would-be musicians for the Battle of the Bands competition held in Kelseyville. The prize was a signed guitar he received from his friend, Joe Cocker. He also initiated becoming a foster parent for several children over the years.

Many may have met Bobby at the blackjack tables at Konocti Vista Casino and Robinson's Casino where he worked for a time.

There will be a private celebration of life for Bobby to be held at a later date.