About Willie Robinson
Lived 1926 – 2007 (aged 81). Willie Robinson was an American singer.
William Lorenzo Robinson (July 6, 1926 – December 30, 2007), known as "Weepin'" Willie Robinson or "Weep" Robinson, was an American blues singer who began his career in the 1950s, and performed with, among others, Susan Tedeschi, Steven Tyler and Bonnie Raitt.
He died, aged 81, from a fire accidentally started by a cigarette he had been smoking in bed at his home in Jamaica Plain, Boston. His wife, Alice, long predeceased him. He was survived by a daughter.
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Important facts
People in Willie Robinson's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Robinson?
American blues singer
When was Willie Robinson born?
Willie Robinson was born on 6 July 1926.
When did Willie Robinson die?
Willie Robinson died on 30 December 2007.
What was Willie Robinson's occupation?
Willie Robinson was a singer.
What nationality was Willie Robinson?
Willie Robinson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Robinson (singer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Robinson. https://biography.guide/willie-robinson/
MLA: "Willie Robinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-robinson/.
Chicago: "Willie Robinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-robinson/.
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