Bobby’s musical gifts emerged early. At age 8, his talent earned national recognition, and by age 10 he was appearing on national television. He signed his first recording deal by the age of 13. Over time, Bobby became known within rock and entertainment circuits—at one point being described as an “80s MTV rocker.” 

After his rise in the 1980s rock scene, Bobby’s life began spiraling under the weight of drug addiction and poor choices. What began as recreational drug use eventually consumed his career, finances, and relationships. The fame he had gained as an MTV rocker faded, leaving him without stability.

Bobby ended up on Skid Row in Los Angeles, one of the most notorious homeless districts in America. He spent nearly a decade there, living among thousands of others in poverty, addiction, and despair.

For years, Bobby lived in a cardboard box on the streets. He has described the experience as dehumanizing — stripped of dignity, battling withdraw, hunger, and the constant threat of violence.

That cardboard box would later become a central symbol of his life story: it represented the lowest point of his existence, but also became the name of his future outreach, Cardboard Box Ministries.

Redemption After the Streets
Leaving homelessness wasn't instant. It required surrender, treatment, and a shift in identity. Bobby eventually broke free, getting clean and sober, and dedicating his life to God. He now returns often to Skid Row and other shelters, not as a homeless addict, but as a living testimony that recovery and transformation are possible. His ministry specifically seeks out people in the situations he once endured—because he knows the pain first hand.

Music continues to be central in Bobby’s life—but now it is shaped by his message of recovery and transformation rather than the pursuit of fame alone.

He writes songs about “real life”—struggle, brokenness, and hope. Titles like “I Don’t Wanna Be Him” and “Addict in the Basement” (the latter also the name of a forthcoming project) confront addiction, identity, despair, and rebirth.

The project Addict In The Basement (as of the latest available information) is being produced by Mark Fain. Bobby is positioning this as not just an album, but an artistic testimony, a vehicle for healing through music.

In his music career now, Bobby has shared stages or been associated with notable acts: for instance, he has performed with Heart, Paul Revere & the Raiders, and Ozzy Osbourne.