Roscoe Robinson (musician)

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Roscoe Robinson
Born (1928-05-28) May 28, 1928 (age 94)
Dermott, Arkansas, United States
Genres Gospel and soul
Labels Trumpet Records

Roscoe Robinson (born May 22, 1928, Dermott, Arkansas, United States) is an American gospel and soul singer. [1]

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Biography

Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as the Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairfield Four. [1] He began recording secular soul in the 1960s, [1] and had two charting hits: "That's Enough" (U.S. No 62, U.S. R&B No. 7) in 1966, and "Do It Right Now" (U.S. R&B No. 40) in 1967. [2]

Robinson began recording again as a gospel artist in the 1980s, releasing solo albums as well as performing with The Blind Boys of Mississippi, though he is not himself blind. [3] He recorded into the 2000s, releasing the albums So Called Friends in 2003, [4] and Gospel Stroll in 2005.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Soul Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 218. ISBN   0-85112-733-9.
  2. "Roscoe Robinson That's Enough lyrics and chart performance". Racpro.com. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  3. Biography, AllMusic
  4. "So Called Friends - Roscoe Robinson | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved July 9, 2021.