Robbie King

Robbie King (born Robert Glenn King; May 27, 1947 – October 17, 2003) was a Canadian musician, associated with many national and international acts.

King's career as a professional musician began as a member of Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers, which also included drummer Duris Maxwell. King and Maxwell developed a forty-year friendship that continued until King's death.

Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers were signed to the Gordy label of Motown Records. Based on that relationship, King later joined the studio musicians associated with Motown Records. In addition to contributing to various Motown recordings, King toured with The Supremes, among other Motown acts.

King later was a founding member of Skylark, Batchelor, as a member of Quiver, had previously been associated with the Sutherland Brothers.

King died from throat cancer on October 17, 2003, at the age of 56.