Women’s History Month Profiles: Bobbye Hall

For Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women’s history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today’s profile is Bobbye Hall of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM).

Bobbye Hall’s rhythms have been a driving force behind dozens of Billboard Top 10 songs across soul, rock and pop. A current member of AFM Local 47, Hall established her reputation in Detroit’s legendary Motown scene and has since built a career spanning over five decades of landmark musical achievements. “On my 15th birthday, I was handed my union card, and that’s when I truly became a professional. I was so proud to be a young percussionist making my way,” Hall said.