PerHeavy, the Houghs were born in Orem, Utah, where they grew up with three older sisters.

“He’s rad.

I love him.”

Julianne Hough and Derek Hough smiling

His fanbase was known as the “Bunny Slipper Mamas.”

“He introduced rock ‘n’ roll to the Pacific Northwest,” said his son, Bruce.

Sadly, the legend Bobby Hough passed away in 2016 at 89 years old (viaRefinery 29).

Derek Hough and Julianne Hough posing on the red carpet

“He was greatly admired and respected,” shared Derek onInstagram.

“Not just for what he did for the community but for the person he was.

“The foundation of our family is you,” she wrote onInstagram.