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Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson is reason to believe that the greatest music reaches every
name and crosses every boundary, from audiences in the Pontiac Silverdome to
troops in South Korea. Standing five foot five and sipping Diet Coke, Robert is
“God’s canary.” He possesses the ability to sing any song and yet remain true to
his vision.
There exists a deep sense of goodness about Robert. His father was a pastor and
his mother, a church soloist, led the musical ministry on the North side of
Minneapolis. At the tender age of 6, Robert (known as Eddie so as not to confuse
the young vocalist with his father of the same name) began singing with his
family as part of the Robinson Children, and by 15, Robert was directing the
church choir. But it was not until around the age of 24 that Robert began to
experiment with his prodigious musical gifts outside of the cocoon of church
community. At the prodding of friends, family and outsiders, Robert took the
modest steps of singing at weddings and small corporate functions, eventually
starting a gospel choir at Minneapolis Community College in 1990. Soon, he quit
his job as a data processing expert to lead the 100 strong Twin Cities Community
Gospel Choir, today heralded by Minnesota Monthly Magazine as “the state’s most
decorated group.” 1991 brought Robert a featured role in “Nightingale” at the
world-renowned Theatre de la Jeune Lune. In 1992, Robert took part for the first
time in Lorie Line’s Christmas tour and remained for 15 years with subsequent
appearances on PBS and in Target stores nationwide.
Although Robert points to gospel greats Mahalia Jackson, Tramaine Hawkins, and
Vanessa Bell Armstrong (with whom he has performed) as inspiration, Robert
Robinson works and lives in his own genre. And eventually, it came time for him
to forge a new path, combining his ministry of gospel with a vast experience
rooted in soul. Told his vocal stylings were “too big for radio”, Robert set out
in 2005 with a tenor voice as the superstar. He became producer, creative
director and promoter of his own touring schedule and was named one of the “Ten
Best Holiday Shows” by Metro Magazine in 2007. At the same time, Robert became a
noted clinician giving master classes across the United States and even finding
time to become a two-time national karaoke champion!
In January 2010, Robert launched his newest “Signature” CD and kicked off his
latest tour. And reviews continue to pour in. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
described Robert as “a volcanic talent.” His performance was depicted as
“glorious” by the Salt Lake City Deseret News, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune
proclaimed Robert to be “a soaring presence.” Perhaps more importantly,
Minnesota’s Insight News distinguished Robert as “a beloved institution,” a nod
to both his service to the community and his sterling life’s work. People love
Robert. Artists look to him for affirmation. Fans adore his inclusive
personality. They don’t necessarily have to embrace gospel to embrace Robert and
that is alright with him. It’s all about his soul.
Electronic Press Kit:
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Photos:
Video Clips (Windows Media Format):
Robert Robinson Promotional Video (41 MB)
Video DVD (DVD Disc ISO image in a Zip file):
Robert Robinson Promotional DVD
Image (275
MB)
Audio Samples (MP3 Format):
Down By
the Riverside
Have a Little
Faith
He's Sweet I Know
Higher and Higher
I Believe
I'll Fly Away
The Star
Spangled Banner
Documents:
Biography (MS Word)
Fast Facts (MS Word)
Poster (PDF)
Media Quotes (PDF)
Minneapolis
Star Tribune Review - Soul to Sole (PDF)
Twin Cities Metro Article
(PDF)
Minnesota
Monthly Article (PDF)
Minnesota Christian Chronicle Article - Page 8 (PDF)
International
Falls Review (PDF)
Onamia Article (PDF)
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