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Tad Robinson

b. 1956

American soul blues singer

Singer Composer Blues musician
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Born 1956. Tad Robinson is an American singer, composer, blues musician and musician.

Tad Robinson (born June 24, 1956) is an American singer, harmonica player, and songwriter.

Robinson was born in New York City and grew up there. He graduated from the New Lincoln School in Manhattan, New York and attended Indiana University's school of music in Bloomington before 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. In 1994, he released his first album under his own name on the same label; seven more have been released, five of those on the Severn imprint.

Robinson has performed at notable festivals in several countries including the US, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. He has been a Hohner harmonica endorsee since 1985. 2008 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated) 2008 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated) 2009 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated) 2011 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated) 2011 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year (nominated) 2016 – Blues Music Award, Soul Blues Album of the Year (nominated)

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New Lincoln School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tad Robinson?

American soul blues singer

When was Tad Robinson born?

Tad Robinson was born on 24 June 1956 in New York City.

What is Tad Robinson's occupation?

Tad Robinson is a singer, composer, blues musician and musician.

What nationality is Tad Robinson?

Tad Robinson is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Tad Robinson

Β· Wikidata: Q7674248

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