Saw the BFF in concert in 1965. Still love them to this day. They were the second coming of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Bobby Fuller was murdered, plain & simple.
Agree 100%. Bobby from my reading wanted to leave his record company. A young somewhat cocky guy but truly a rock & roll genius. The head of the company of course had a huge investment in the group. Insurance money talks so I believe that he was roughed up very well and left to die. The law at that time was on the take from record companies and hollywood....this is no surprise though a very sad situation.
Yep. The owner of Del-Fi/Mustang thought Bobby Fuller was going to go solo like Buddy Holly tried to do. They were probably greedy enough to put on life insurance policy on him because they figured he was worth more dead than alive.
The Bobby Fuller Four have a lot of amazing songs. Hidden gems. Sleepers. It really blows my mind to think what could have been if he and the band had the opportunity to mature as musicians. Bobby was wise beyond his years. A truly tragic but deeply fascinating story.
The LAPD was so convinced that his death was a suicide that they failed to finger print the gas can they found along with the car and his body. The majority of this case hinged on evidence on and around the car. I have met his family and they are wonderful people and deserve to know what happened to Bobby
@Journeys, though huffing gas, paint...,fumes has been around as long as the products themselves, it would seem to me that those committing suicide wouldn't choose a long agony that gas fumes would bring. This poor guy passed out long before the effects of those gasoline fumes got to him. JMO
@@elainebines6803 my thoughts exactly. Buying a can of gas for the sole purpose of committing suicide is far fetched. Bobby would have no reason to get a can of gas; scene was staged, Bobby was murdered.
Do you think the police have closed the case? Or might the gas can still be stored as evidence somewhere after all? That policeman was well out of order if he threw it away until the area had been properly searched. Shame on them. Was the gas residue on Bobby’s hands? I’m sure more could be done by modern day standards, problem is so much time has passed “ An Other” may well be long dead by now...very sad..I hate people being labelled a suicide when in fact it was murder. RIP Bobby. 😘😘💕💐💐🦋
I knew the song I Fought the Law but I never knew anything about Bobby Fuller. Thanks again for a wonderfully detailed "Cemumentary" historical tribute. You do great videos. I know I write that a lot, but I enjoy your work so much I can't help it. Feel free to "steal" Cemumentary for your show!
@@TheGraveyardChannel I'm wondering if the call he got was someone he knew who was out of gas hence the gas can in the front seat. Just not sure what would have happened from there that he would have been able to only make it home & die in the car.
@@TheGraveyardChannel Hey! I found & checked out the book at the library here. I don't know if you've already read it but I'll see what that has to say. I heard it was written with Bobby's brother, Randall or "Randy".
I Fought the Law actually climbed into the Top 10 the day after I was born. I do enjoy 60s music and it is a great song. I've read and watched documentaries about Bobby's death. I believe the investigation was, at best, badly handled.
I was thirteen when I won a contest for a DATE with Bobby Fuller! There was no age minimum on the contest and no details on the "date" so after all of the winners from the Zody's stores were contacted by the promotions people, it turned out I couldn't go. The prize was to see the Bobby Fuller Four *live* at It's Boss, an '18 and over' teen club in Hollywood. I was devastated! Bobby found out about it and personally wrote two postcards to me that I treasure. At the bottom of the first card he wrote "secret, no tell" and his home address! I was also a member of his fan club and have most of the mini-photos and the member card. I have a signed promo photo and an album signed by all Four. After he died it was disclosed that his stomach was "full of gasoline". If so, he was dead or unconscious when it was pumped into him because the body's automatic gag reflex would kick in long before anyone could swallow that much willingly. This tragedy has always made me very sad because Bobby was so damn CUTE!!!
The truth came out in Randy Fuller s ( Bobby’s brother and BF4 bandmate) book called “ I Fought the Law:The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller”…. Been out since 2014. A former member of Tommy James’s band named names.
I remember when this happened. All they said was that it was a suicide. I never knew there was any controversy at all. Thanks so much for this enlightening video. And by the way, wasn't that a beautiful area?
Bobby's last and best hit single was "Let Her Dance"....I never tire of listening to it. Rock'n Roll at it's zenith. Rock on Bobby!..They need great music on the other side of the curtain.
"I Fought the Law" is one of the few tunes I can semi-competently play on an electric guitar. I always found it ironic that someone famous for "fighting the law" meets a premature, violent end.
This is truly a tragic story. I remember the song being played but since I was only 10 years old, I ever knew of his death. Thank you, this was such an interesting video.
I saw the preview shot of this vid that said Bobby Fuller. I said Oh Boy, Robert Fuller the cowboy. I didn't realize he passed away. Then I clicked on it and said, "Oh that Bobby Fuller". Thanks for the Vid!
Hey Steve!!! Hope your New Year is going fabulous.This was a great video. I love the song "I fought the law". I have heard this story about Bobby Fuller, and I find it disturbing. He was murdered in my opinion!!! Keep up the awesome work!
Oh yes! I used to sing that song back in the 1980's during my pub gigs 'I fought the Law'. It was always a good dance song and I used to get people dancing on the dance floor. Been a long time since I sung it. Memories!
The Summer of `66 , at a small Club on the Sunset Strip , called 'It`s Boss' , a friend and I drove out from the Valley in his `56 Chevy . 'Bobby Fuller' on the Marquee . cover charge was $ 2.00 . just him and his Guitar singing to his records . 'go go' dancers in elevated Cages . an older Creepy guy offered me 3 pills . I was Petrified and just ignored him . Hollywood was a dicey mix at that time and Bobby had 'Star Quality Talent' , just breaking out .
I was a big fan of the Bobby Fuller Four as a 14 year old girl at the time. Matter fact, lived not too far away with my parent's then; about 5 or 6 miles away. I remember reading the awful news in my father's newspaper and felt really sad. Can you tell me if Randy and the othet two band members at some point returned to music at all? What are they doing today? All the band members were very, very talented. I was recently listening to their song, "Let Her Dance" which is a great song!!
I don't remember him when his popularity was at its peak . I was only eight . But I have several documentaries, it has sad that no one knows the truth. I am sorry it's so cold in California, but right now where I am the highs are the 40s . So feel you man . Your presentation was beautiful, as always.
I was a youngster back in 1966, but remember my older siblings listening to "I Fought The Law.." on AM radio. Another great video down memory lane. Thanks Steve!
I just want to say that I fought the law was written by Sony Curtis who joined Buddy Holl's band the Crickets. I heard the cut the Crickets did, after Buddy was gone, of course, and I thought it sounded really good, but Bobby Fuller's version puts some "ass kickin" into the song and I think that's partly why he had such a hit on it. I also want to say, that I heard from a pretty reliable source, that he was murdered by the mob because he owed them money and possibly because he was talking about going back to Texas. Marc T.
I know that song very well but did not know anything about the subject of your vlog. How sad that his family did not have full closure as to what truly happened to him.
Hi Steve, (my name is also Steve by the way), great video as always. Here in the UK the song I Fought The Law became popular again when it was covered by The Clash.
Steve: Can you find out why some of the files around Bobby's case were sealed, whether they are still sealed, and if so, what it would take to "un-seal" and release them?? Also, musically, I actually think "Love's Made a Fool of You" with its driving beat, great guitar lead by Bobby, and tight production, may have been a hotter number than "I Fought the Law"...but obviously, they were both outstanding. Best to Randy and Bobby's family.
Hi Steve 🙋🏿♀️. Bobby Fuller WAS born one year after My Mom. And he died (10) years before My Mom. They both Died very young. Thanks for sharing this with Us. And have A great day ‼️😃👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯.
Hi Steve 🙆♂️ i sure do remember that song its famous 🎶. I still hum it. So sad, Rip bobby 🙏. Btw thx for yr mom 💕update on previous vlog. I forgot to comment. She looks grèat, happy. 😉🐦🇨🇦
I certainly know the song but had no idea about his mysterious death. I guess I had to have seen it on Unsolved Mysteries. I'm pretty sure I have seen every episode but I must have forgotten. Those birds were throwing a fit at the beginning of the video. Thanks for taking us on a tour!
I found it so funny when you said it was in the 40s and you were freezing! Today got to 35° here in New Jersey and I actually felt comfortable! I remember seeing this mystery shown on different shows. I think it might’ve even been featured on “unsolved mysteries” back in the day. I want to wish you and your family a happy new year, Steve!🙋🏻♀️
I was born a few days after the song, "I Fought the Law, and the Law Won" was released. You also have visited the cemetery across the street from where I lived as a baby. Inglewood Memorial Cemetery.
Singer Tommy James has said in his book "Me, the Mob and the Music" (a great book BTW) that Bobby Fuller was murdered because he wanted to get out of his record contract from Del-fi records, headed by Bob Keane, who had alleged ties to Morris Levy and the Mob. Fuller was not happy with how his music was handled and wanted to return home to Texas. Tommy was also the recipient of Levy's threats as well. And you think about people like Levy, Allan Klein, and Stan Polley who took advantage of musicians and left them high and dry with tragic consequences. I always believed that Bobby was killed at the hands of Levy's mob, and the LAPD, as usual looked the other way, calling it a suicide, because they had a disdain for "long-haired hippie rockers."
OMG. I used to sublet an apartment off a friend at Highland Gardens/the former Hollywood Landmark hotel. I had no idea I used to live where Bobby Fuller was found dead.😮
Great video Steve. I bought the book I Fought The Law awhile back just haven't started reading it yet. I always wondered if it was something to do the mob was he was killed. From what I read his death wasn't really investigated very well at all.
I was thinking same except what if law enforcement did it ideal that gas can was thrown away not really finger printed it not as if we all know cops was bought and paid for as well back in those days
I just wondered why the witness who saw him throw it away didn’t remove it from the trashcan and preserve it as evidence ? So many weird things surrounding this sad death ☹️
Is it possible maybe ticked cops off from a party event and they got revenge but went to far. No matter what God knows truth. May he rest in peace. And again #Steve you are outstanding in your works, compassion shows. I love you keep up great work.
This story has always given me a jolt and I appreciate you making this video Steve. Part of the reason it so gets my attention is because my Family name is Fuller, though I am definitely not related to him.
@@TheGraveyardChannel Your videos have interested me because my own family plot is in Hollywood Forever. My great grandfather bought plots there when it was founded. If you happen to be visiting Hollywood Forever just go to the big memorial for Senator Cornelius Cole and take a few steps east. There you will find several Fullers, my relatives. This includes my father, Charles E. Fuller, who died in 2011. Keep up the good work!
Nice tribute video. Bobby had another somewhat hit with Buddy Holly's "Loves Made A Fool Of You" which is a little tie in, is that Sonny Curtis, Buddys friend wrote I Fought The Law. I know Bobby was a big fan of Buddy Holly.
Back in 1966 I wasnt born I was burned after Janis Joplin died but I heard alot of bobby fuller music over the years and I watched his unsolved mysteries.. but I want alot of your readers know that this was one case that I am afraid that will ever be solved.. but if anyone every remember their was alot of craziness went on back then and I feel like that the police office and medical examiner all was paid off by organized crime lord to make it look like suicide.. and 1960s was one decade had alot of unsolved murders...... some was answered but alot was left unsolved... hope bobby fuller is still performing in the afterlife though. Cause he was great with his music.
Wow I sure do remember Bobby Fuller and his hit song but for the life of me have no recollection of his sad end. But then I took a moment to remember where I was when it happened. I'd just graduated from high school and was in Miami Florida with my godfather and his family. That forth of July we were in Daytona for the big stock car race the Fire cracker 400. I then remembered what happened a week later and just a few days before Bobby's death. Richard Speck murdered eight student nurses in Chicago. It was national headlines for weeks. I suspect I'm not the only one back East that Bobby Fuller had even died. It way before the days of saturation coast to cost coverage. To be honest I didn't even know he died back then.
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So glad to see this tribute to a great singer whose end was so tragic.
Saw the BFF in concert in 1965. Still love them to this day. They were the second coming of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. Bobby Fuller was murdered, plain & simple.
Agree 100%. Bobby from my reading wanted to leave his record company. A young somewhat cocky guy but truly a rock & roll genius. The head of the company of course had a huge investment in the group. Insurance money talks so I believe that he was roughed up very well and left to die. The law at that time was on the take from record companies and hollywood....this is no surprise though a very sad situation.
Yep. The owner of Del-Fi/Mustang thought Bobby Fuller was going to go solo like Buddy Holly tried to do. They were probably greedy enough to put on life insurance policy on him because they figured he was worth more dead than alive.
The Bobby Fuller Four have a lot of amazing songs. Hidden gems. Sleepers. It really blows my mind to think what could have been if he and the band had the opportunity to mature as musicians. Bobby was wise beyond his years. A truly tragic but deeply fascinating story.
The LAPD was so convinced that his death was a suicide that they failed to finger print the gas can they found along with the car and his body. The majority of this case hinged on evidence on and around the car. I have met his family and they are wonderful people and deserve to know what happened to Bobby
@Journeys, though huffing gas, paint...,fumes has been around as long as the products themselves, it would seem to me that those committing suicide wouldn't choose a long agony that gas fumes would bring.
This poor guy passed out long before the effects of those gasoline fumes got to him. JMO
Maybe dirty cop it wasn't unknown some cops was selling cocaine at the time
(They probably still do)
Well Steve said that he told his mom he was going out to meet somebody. I'm assuming at that time of night, Bobby would have known that person
@@elainebines6803 my thoughts exactly. Buying a can of gas for the sole purpose of committing suicide is far fetched.
Bobby would have no reason to get a can of gas; scene was staged, Bobby was murdered.
Do you think the police have closed the case? Or might the gas can still be stored as evidence somewhere after all? That policeman was well out of order if he threw it away until the area had been properly searched. Shame on them. Was the gas residue on Bobby’s hands? I’m sure more could be done by modern day standards, problem is so much time has passed “ An Other” may well be long dead by now...very sad..I hate people being labelled a suicide when in fact it was murder. RIP Bobby. 😘😘💕💐💐🦋
I knew the song I Fought the Law but I never knew anything about Bobby Fuller. Thanks again for a wonderfully detailed "Cemumentary" historical tribute. You do great videos. I know I write that a lot, but I enjoy your work so much I can't help it.
Feel free to "steal" Cemumentary for your show!
Lol that is a great combo of words Saykhel 😊👍
@@TheGraveyardChannel I'm wondering if the call he got was someone he knew who was out of gas hence the gas can in the front seat. Just not sure what would have happened from there that he would have been able to only make it home & die in the car.
@@TheGraveyardChannel Hey! I found & checked out the book at the library here. I don't know if you've already read it but I'll see what that has to say. I heard it was written with Bobby's brother, Randall or "Randy".
I Fought the Law actually climbed into the Top 10 the day after I was born. I do enjoy 60s music and it is a great song. I've read and watched documentaries about Bobby's death. I believe the investigation was, at best, badly handled.
I was thirteen when I won a contest for a DATE with Bobby Fuller! There was no age minimum on the contest and no details on the "date" so after all of the winners from the Zody's stores were contacted by the promotions people, it turned out I couldn't go. The prize was to see the Bobby Fuller Four *live* at It's Boss, an '18 and over' teen club in Hollywood. I was devastated! Bobby found out about it and personally wrote two postcards to me that I treasure. At the bottom of the first card he wrote "secret, no tell" and his home address! I was also a member of his fan club and have most of the mini-photos and the member card. I have a signed promo photo and an album signed by all Four. After he died it was disclosed that his stomach was "full of gasoline". If so, he was dead or unconscious when it was pumped into him because the body's automatic gag reflex would kick in long before anyone could swallow that much willingly. This tragedy has always made me very sad because Bobby was so damn CUTE!!!
WOW, what an interesting personal connection. Thank you so much for sharing this with us FeatnikSF 👍
I remember a Zody's near Torrance, California. It was kind of a discount department store. That's great you have the fan memorabilia!
@@259Den3 Exactly! Zody's and White Front were the Target and Walmart of the 1960's.
Bobby Fuller lived up the street from a friend of mine in El Paso and he said he could hear the band practice in Bobby Fullers garage.
Legend never dies, for me Bobby Fuller is one of the best musician of all time.
I remember him and his music very well. Oldie Goldies are my favorite music.
Sadly we will never know what happened to Bobby...other than the fact that he was murdered. Where ever you are Bobby know that you are missed.
Wherever is 0ne word 😐
@@jimmyohara2601 Ahhh....What Ever.......
The truth came out in Randy Fuller s ( Bobby’s brother and BF4 bandmate) book called “ I Fought the Law:The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller”…. Been out since 2014. A former member of Tommy James’s band named names.
Wow beautiful views thanks for sharing 👍
Hello Steve I loved his songs so sad that day I hope someday they will find out what happened to him died so young thank you for sharing stay safe.
Omg how sad
Wow i was just a baby then. I remember hearing the song
Years later. Great song. Thx 4 sharing that. Hope it warms up for you 🌞
Thanks Katwoman 😊👍
I remember when this happened. All they said was that it was a suicide. I never knew there was any controversy at all. Thanks so much for this enlightening video. And by the way, wasn't that a beautiful area?
It sure is Jill 😊👍
So much sadness in such a small area.its always sad when people are taken far too soon.r.i.p.bobby and Janice,hope you are both in a better place.
Never knew his tragic end. Thank you for sharing his story.
Thanks Jess 😊👍
Bobby's last and best hit single was "Let Her Dance"....I never tire of listening to it. Rock'n Roll at it's zenith. Rock on Bobby!..They need great music on the other side of the curtain.
"I Fought the Law" is one of the few tunes I can semi-competently play on an electric guitar. I always found it ironic that someone famous for "fighting the law" meets a premature, violent end.
Life is so ironic isn’t it?
It was such a sad thing to happen to a very talented man.
This is truly a tragic story. I remember the song being played but since I was only 10 years old, I ever knew of his death. Thank you, this was such an interesting video.
Sad that there is no closure for this story. I remember it well.
I listen to all his music. The live at PJs album is amazing. The band was great live!
Sad 🥺 He was a beautiful man , Rest in Peace Bobby.
Great job Steve but this is so sad and I do Remember that song it was good again so sad
I saw the preview shot of this vid that said Bobby Fuller. I said Oh Boy, Robert Fuller the cowboy. I didn't realize he passed away. Then I clicked on it and said, "Oh that Bobby Fuller". Thanks for the Vid!
Yes they still play his hit song to this day on the radio here in Canada..
WOW! How bizarre! I never knew about Bobby Fuller's very strange demise. Thanks for another great vlog entry, Steve!
I was afraid that everyone had already heard the story. I’m glad to know that so many did not know about his death. Thanks Cary 👍
I hope Bobby finds peace. So sad RIP♥️
Im friends with the Fuller family. Bobby has found peace. We know what happened and who fid it.
@@Crowlady I wanna name them can I name them
@@charlieminaj2 sure, be my guest
Such a tragedy. I'm a huge Bobby Fuller fan. Still listen too his music today. I actually named my cat "Fuller" after him.
Thanks for light my culture up... didn't know about Bobby Fuller. You are the best Steve!
I remember Bobby Fuller and his beautiful voice I Fought the Law is another song that I love to listen to
Thank u for this one
I fought the law was a popular song in that era .I hope they find that person. 👍
Awesome was waiting for someone to do a vlog on this one! Thanks Steve
That’s great. I wasn’t sure anyone would be interested. Thanks Vinny 😊👍
Great info as always Steve! Contrary to what you may have thought, many are intrigued by the unsolved death of Bobby Fuller.
My band favorite for
Hey Steve!!!
Hope your New Year is going fabulous.This was a great video. I love the song "I fought the law". I have heard this story about Bobby Fuller, and I find it disturbing. He was murdered in my opinion!!! Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks princess K 😊👍
RIP Bobby Fuller
Happy new year xox and beautiful video big fan xox
Thanks BSS 😊👍
Always good and interesting content on this channel. ☑️
Oh yes! I used to sing that song back in the 1980's during my pub gigs 'I fought the Law'. It was always a good dance song and I used to get people dancing on the dance floor. Been a long time since I sung it. Memories!
It would be so good to know every unsolved murder and mistery. Just know what happened back then. This case is one of the truest examples.
He fought the law, and the law... threw away the evidence!
Thanks Steve for sharing. Very interesting and great narrative as always.
Thanks DJ 😊👍
Great song sad end to a young person. The song sounds a lot like Buddy .
It was shocking and we will never forget. I still love that song.
The Summer of `66 , at a small Club on the Sunset Strip , called 'It`s Boss' , a friend and I drove out from the Valley in his `56 Chevy . 'Bobby Fuller' on the Marquee . cover charge was $ 2.00 . just him and his Guitar singing to his records . 'go go' dancers in elevated Cages . an older Creepy guy offered me 3 pills . I was Petrified and just ignored him . Hollywood was a dicey mix at that time and Bobby had 'Star Quality Talent' , just breaking out .
Very interesting story from the LA. Club scene of the 1960's.
Thank you
Bobby Fuller was on his way to being HUGE.
Thankyou Steve, I didn"t know this about Bobby Fuller , another great talent , gone to young.
Thanks Nat 👍
I was a big fan of the Bobby Fuller Four as a 14 year old girl at the time.
Matter fact, lived not too far away with my parent's then; about 5 or 6 miles away. I remember reading the awful news in my father's newspaper and felt really sad.
Can you tell me if Randy and the othet two band members at some point returned to music at all? What are they doing today? All the band members were very, very talented. I was recently listening to their song,
"Let Her Dance" which is a great song!!
I grew up listening to my parents music and this was one of the songs both parents crank up when it came on the radio or cd we were listening to.
I remember the song
WHAT A LOSS HOW SAD I LOVE HIS MUSIC BUDDY HOLLIE RIP IN AROUND THE SAME TIME FROM IRELAND
Your voice is as smooth and soothing as the first shot of morphine in the evening 😌
OMG, damn birds drowning out sound.
Good Afternoon Steve 😊
Good afternoon Crystal 😊👍
I love that song
Great job Steve, I don’t remember about his tragic end.. very interesting and yes, it’s an unsolved mistery. 🤔
I was afraid that it might be old news. I’m glad that it’s not too many. Thanks Leeann 😊👍
Very sad...Rest In Peace Bobby ✨🌻
I don't remember him when his popularity was at its peak . I was only eight . But I have several documentaries, it has sad that no one knows the truth. I am sorry it's so cold in California, but right now where I am the highs are the 40s . So feel you man . Your presentation was beautiful, as always.
Thanks Brunk 😎👍
Unbelievable the amount of celebrity deaths/murders in and around Hollywood that are unsolved. Thanks for your interesting vlog.
I agree and thanks Bob ☹️👍
I remember the song but not the singer. So sad. RIP.
I was a youngster back in 1966, but remember my older siblings listening to "I Fought The Law.." on AM radio.
Another great video down memory lane.
Thanks Steve!
Thanks Allan 😊👍
Rip Amen 🙏.
I just want to say that I fought the law was written by Sony Curtis who joined Buddy Holl's band the Crickets. I heard the cut the Crickets did, after Buddy was gone, of course, and I thought it sounded really good, but Bobby Fuller's version puts some "ass kickin" into the song and I think that's partly why he had such a hit on it. I also want to say, that I heard from a pretty reliable source, that he was murdered by the mob because he owed them money and possibly because he was talking about going back to Texas. Marc T.
great video sir
I know that song very well but did not know anything about the subject of your vlog. How sad that his family did not have full closure as to what truly happened to him.
Hi Steve, (my name is also Steve by the way), great video as always. Here in the UK the song I Fought The Law became popular again when it was covered by The Clash.
Thanks you my friend tell your mom we said hello good to see you steve
Steve: Can you find out why some of the files around Bobby's case were sealed, whether they are still sealed, and if so, what it would take to "un-seal" and release them?? Also, musically, I actually think "Love's Made a Fool of You" with its driving beat, great guitar lead by Bobby, and tight production, may have been a hotter number than "I Fought the Law"...but obviously, they were both outstanding. Best to Randy and Bobby's family.
Hi Steve 🙋🏿♀️. Bobby Fuller WAS born one year after My Mom. And he died (10) years before My Mom. They both Died very young. Thanks for sharing this with Us. And have A great day ‼️😃👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯.
So sorry to hear about your mom Carole. Thanks for sharing her memory with us 💙
@@TheGraveyardChannel you're welcome.
Hi Steve 🙆♂️ i sure do remember that song its famous 🎶. I still hum it. So sad, Rip bobby 🙏. Btw thx for yr mom 💕update on previous vlog. I forgot to comment. She looks grèat, happy. 😉🐦🇨🇦
Thanks Debsza 😊👍
I certainly know the song but had no idea about his mysterious death. I guess I had to have seen it on Unsolved Mysteries. I'm pretty sure I have seen every episode but I must have forgotten. Those birds were throwing a fit at the beginning of the video. Thanks for taking us on a tour!
LOL, I know, those birds were really trying to get their camera time :-)
@@TheGraveyardChannel Yes they were and that won't fly!🤪
Thank You Steve 🙂,
JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia
4/16/21
Hey Steve...your videos are always so great! Thanks so much for your hard work and the amount of information you pull together visually & verbally!
Thanks Alexander, I appreciate that 😊👍
Thanks Steve I know the song but not much about Bobby Fuller, very sad story.
I found it so funny when you said it was in the 40s and you were freezing! Today got to 35° here in New Jersey and I actually felt comfortable! I remember seeing this mystery shown on different shows. I think it might’ve even been featured on “unsolved mysteries” back in the day. I want to wish you and your family a happy new year, Steve!🙋🏻♀️
Thanks Maryann and the same to you and yours 😊👍
40° in Los Angeles is freezing to them.
You always do great videos. And the history behind the videos is a great
I was born a few days after the song, "I Fought the Law, and the Law Won" was released. You also have visited the cemetery across the street from where I lived as a baby. Inglewood Memorial Cemetery.
I love Inglewood cemetery! I will be going back again in the near future. It’s neat that you were born right across the street Michael 😊👍
@@TheGraveyardChannel Was born at Centinela Hospital, but we lived across the street on the back side of the cemetery.
Was wondering how I become a Patreon with you?
Thanks for sharing.
Sure do remember the song. Sad. Great work Steve!
Never heard of that guy, but I've heard that song for many years now. Thanx Steve, very interesting.
Glad you found it interesting Phil 😊👍
Singer Tommy James has said in his book "Me, the Mob and the Music" (a great book BTW) that Bobby Fuller was murdered because he wanted to get out of his record contract from Del-fi records, headed by Bob Keane, who had alleged ties to Morris Levy and the Mob. Fuller was not happy with how his music was handled and wanted to return home to Texas. Tommy was also the recipient of Levy's threats as well. And you think about people like Levy, Allan Klein, and Stan Polley who took advantage of musicians and left them high and dry with tragic consequences. I always believed that Bobby was killed at the hands of Levy's mob, and the LAPD, as usual looked the other way, calling it a suicide, because they had a disdain for "long-haired hippie rockers."
I don’t know Bobby Fuller. I just worry you are shaking at 40 degrees!! Love your vids, thanks!
I live in El Paso texas I just passed by his old house here on album avenue
Very sad it s been unsloved his death! Enjoy your channel very much !
Thanks Patti 😊👍
Pre-Covid, my boyfriend and I would always sing this song at karaoke. I had no idea about Bobby Fuller's mysterious death. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻
OMG. I used to sublet an apartment off a friend at Highland Gardens/the former Hollywood Landmark hotel. I had no idea I used to live where Bobby Fuller was found dead.😮
Loved the video thank you Steve.... Be Safe and Be Well
Thanks dad and the same to you 😊👍
nice video steve
Thanks Matthew 😊👍
awsome steve I love all your video's a job well done as always
Thanks for being a part of this video Bryan. I hope you watched all the way to the end for your shout out 😊👍
Great video Steve. I bought the book I Fought The Law awhile back just haven't started reading it yet. I always wondered if it was something to do the mob was he was killed. From what I read his death wasn't really investigated very well at all.
I was thinking same except what if law enforcement did it ideal that gas can was thrown away not really finger printed it not as if we all know cops was bought and paid for as well back in those days
I agree. Everything I read or heard made it sound like it was completely messed up ☹️
I just wondered why the witness who saw him throw it away didn’t remove it from the trashcan and preserve it as evidence ? So many weird things surrounding this sad death ☹️
Is it possible maybe ticked cops off from a party event and they got revenge but went to far. No matter what God knows truth. May he rest in peace. And again #Steve you are outstanding in your works, compassion shows. I love you keep up great work.
This is the first time I've heard birds in I don't know when & I live in a field in Wisconsin.
This story has always given me a jolt and I appreciate you making this video Steve.
Part of the reason it so gets my attention is because my Family name is Fuller, though I am definitely not related to him.
Thanks for sharing with us A 👍
@@TheGraveyardChannel Your videos have interested me because my own family plot is in Hollywood Forever. My great grandfather bought plots there when it was founded. If you happen to be visiting Hollywood Forever just go to the big memorial for Senator Cornelius Cole and take a few steps east. There you will find several Fullers, my relatives. This includes my father, Charles E. Fuller, who died in 2011.
Keep up the good work!
What a tragedy!!!!!!! Great song!!!👍👍👍🧿🎵 Len! Great vlog.
Thanks Leni 😊👍
Nice tribute video. Bobby had another somewhat hit with Buddy Holly's "Loves Made A Fool Of You" which is a little tie in, is that Sonny Curtis, Buddys friend wrote I Fought The Law. I know Bobby was a big fan of Buddy Holly.
Back in 1966 I wasnt born I was burned after Janis Joplin died but I heard alot of bobby fuller music over the years and I watched his unsolved mysteries.. but I want alot of your readers know that this was one case that I am afraid that will ever be solved.. but if anyone every remember their was alot of craziness went on back then and I feel like that the police office and medical examiner all was paid off by organized crime lord to make it look like suicide.. and 1960s was one decade had alot of unsolved murders...... some was answered but alot was left unsolved... hope bobby fuller is still performing in the afterlife though. Cause he was great with his music.
Oh my Stars, that is SO sad. Poor Guy.
That was a good Song.
Thank You Steve.
Wow I sure do remember Bobby Fuller and his hit song but for the life of me have no recollection of his sad end. But then I took a moment to remember where I was when it happened. I'd just graduated from high school and was in Miami Florida with my godfather and his family. That forth of July we were in Daytona for the big stock car race the Fire cracker 400. I then remembered what happened a week later and just a few days before Bobby's death. Richard Speck murdered eight student nurses in Chicago. It was national headlines for weeks. I suspect I'm not the only one back East that Bobby Fuller had even died. It way before the days of saturation coast to cost coverage. To be honest I didn't even know he died back then.
Wow, I didn’t realize his death happened at that same time. Thanks for sharing this with us Robert 😊👍