Robert Cabot Sherman,Jr, better known as 70's teen idol, Bobby Sherman was born on July 22,1943, not 1945 as widely reported throughout his career. A California native, Bobby moved from Santa Monica to Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley in 1951. As a young boy he kept busy building things, experimenting with the idea of how things worked and putting on shows with the other kids in the neighborhood.\r \r His interest in music began at age 11 when he learned to play the trumpet. He eventually progressed to playing 16 musical instruments. At age 13, Bobby built the first of three models of Disneyland. At Birmingham High School in Van Nuys Bobby played football, joined a dance band, and discovered his love for singing. From the time he was in high school, Bobby knew that he wanted to be some type of performer, but wasn't sure how to make it happen.\r \r Bobby's chance to "make it happen" came in 1964 when he had an off-chance opportunity to sing at a Hollywood party. It netted Bobby a reputable agent and, eventually a part on the musical television show, "Shindig". The show ran for two years, from 1964 to 1966.