Bobby E. Denton
Encyclopedia
Bobby E. Denton is a Democratic
member of the Alabama Senate
, representing the 1st District since 1978, and is currently the Dean of the Senate, an honorary title. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama
and is a previous Director of Development at Northwest Shoals Community College
in Muscle Shoals
.
Denton will retire from the State Senate in 2010.
He is unrelated to former Alabama U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton
, a Republican
.
Senator Denton is also known as "The Singing Senator". In 1956 Tune Records, a small recording company in Florence, Alabama
, recorded Senator Denton as a teenager singing "A Fallen Star". The song was later sampled by recording artist Madonna
for the track "Lucky Star" on her self-titled
debut album. Later Senator Denton joined promoter Judd Phillips, brother of Sam Phillips
. Sam was the founder of Sun Records
and discovered Elvis Presley
. Senator Denton recorded four songs for Judd and later appeared on the Dick Clark Show.
In 1997 Senator Denton returned to his musical roots and began recording again. He has recorded several albums and performs for live audiences.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the Alabama Senate
Alabama Senate
The Alabama State Senate is the upper house of the Alabama Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Alabama. The body is composed of 35 members representing an equal amount of districts across the state, with each district containing at least 127,140 citizens...
, representing the 1st District since 1978, and is currently the Dean of the Senate, an honorary title. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
and is a previous Director of Development at Northwest Shoals Community College
Northwest Shoals Community College
Northwest–Shoals Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education with two campuses. One campus is located in Phil Campbell, Alabama and the second campus is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It is intended to serve Colbert County, Franklin County, Lauderdale County,...
in Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. As of 2007, the United States Census Bureau estimated the population of the city to be 12,846. The city is included in The Shoals MSA. It is famous for its contributions to American popular music.-Geography:Muscle Shoals is located...
.
Denton will retire from the State Senate in 2010.
He is unrelated to former Alabama U.S. Senator Jeremiah Denton
Jeremiah Denton
Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. is a retired United States Navy rear admiral, naval aviator and a former Republican U.S. senator, for the state of Alabama...
, a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
.
The Singing Senator
Florence, Alabama
Florence is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States, in the northwestern corner of the state.According to the 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the city's population was 36,721....
, recorded Senator Denton as a teenager singing "A Fallen Star". The song was later sampled by recording artist Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
for the track "Lucky Star" on her self-titled
Madonna (Madonna album)
Madonna is the self-titled debut album of American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on July 27, 1983 by Sire Records. The album was re-released in 1985 for the European market and re-packaged as Madonna – The First Album...
debut album. Later Senator Denton joined promoter Judd Phillips, brother of Sam Phillips
Sam Phillips
Samuel Cornelius Phillips , better known as Sam Phillips, was an American businessman, record executive, record producer and DJ who played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music in the 1950s...
. Sam was the founder of Sun Records
Sun Records
Sun Records is a record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27, 1952.Founded by Sam Phillips, Sun Records was known for giving notable musicians such as Elvis Presley , Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash...
and discovered Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
. Senator Denton recorded four songs for Judd and later appeared on the Dick Clark Show.
In 1997 Senator Denton returned to his musical roots and began recording again. He has recorded several albums and performs for live audiences.
External links
- State Senator Bobby E. Denton official state government site