
Robert George Pickett, known also by the name Bobby "Boris" Pickett, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and comedian known for co-writing and performing the 1962 hit novelty song "Monster Mash" at age 24. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Pickett watched many horror films as a result of his father's position as a local movie theater manager. He started improvising impressions of Hollywood film stars at a young age. At a turning point in his career, Pickett was a vocalist for local swing band Darren Bailes and the Wolf Eaters. He would later serve from 1956–1959 in the United States Army, stationed in Korea for a period of time. He co-wrote his signature song, "Monster Mash", with Leonard Capizzi in May 1962 as a spoof of popular contemporary dance crazes. Pickett's performances includes impersonations of Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, and although major labels declined to distribute the song, Gary S. Paxton finally agreed to release it across the United States.
Singer most known for co-writing and performing "The Monster Mash", as well as other novelty songs such as the Star Trek parody "Star Drek".
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