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Elsberry Hobbs

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Elsberry Hobbs was born on August 4, 1936. He was a rocker known for his involvement with the Drifters, a prominent American music group. The Drifters are recognized for their contributions to the rock and roll and R&B genres, particularly active during the mid-20th century. Hobbs' role as a member of this group places him within the American rock scene of that era.

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