Bobby Thurston is an American disco singer and musician, best known for his 1980 hit "You Got What It Takes". Born in Washington D.C. in 1954, Thurston's style is characterized by upbeat, danceable rhythms and a soulful vocal delivery that was emblematic of the disco era. His music, which blends elements of R&B, soul, and funk, played a significant role in defining the disco sound of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Thurston's contributions to the genre were influential in shaping the evolution of dance music.