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Tad Robinson
American singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tad Robinson (born June 24, 1956) is an American singer, harmonica player, and songwriter.
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Background information | |
Born | (1956-06-24) June 24, 1956 (age 68) |
Origin | New York City, United States |
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, harmonica |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Severn, Delmark, Rounder |
Website | www.tadrobinson.com |
Robinson was born and raised in New York City. He graduated the New Lincoln School and attended Indiana University's school of music and graduating in 1980. He played regionally with a group called the Hesitation Blues Band, then moved to Chicago, where he became the vocalist for Dave Specter & the Bluebirds, singing on their 1994 album Blueplicity for Delmark Records.[1] In 1994, he released his first album under his own name on the same label; seven more have followed, five on the Severn imprint.[2]
Robinson has performed at notable festivals in several countries, including the United States, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.[3] He has been a Hohner harmonica endorsee since 1985.[1]