Bobby Robinson Musical artist

Bobby Robinson (April 16, 1917 – January 7, 2011) was an American independent record producer and songwriter in New York, most active from the 1950s through the mid-1980s. He produced hits by Wilbert Harrison, The Shirelles, Dave "Baby" Cortez, Elmore James, Lee Dorsey, Gladys Knight & The Pips, King Curtis, Spoonie Gee, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Doug E. Fresh, and Treacherous Three. He founded or co-founded Red Robin Records, Whirlin' Disc Records, Fury Records, Fire Records and Enjoy Records.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 16, 1917
Birth place
South Carolina , Union South Carolina , United States
Date of deathJanuary 07, 2011
Place of death
New York City , Harlem , New York

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Musical artist

BackgroundNon performing personnel
genre
Blues
Rhythm and blues
Hip hop music
record label
Red Robin Records
Enjoy Records
Fire Records
Fury Records

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