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Tad Robinson
Tad Robinson performing at Toulouse Tout Blues, 2015
Tad Robinson performing at Toulouse Tout Blues, 2015
Background information
Born (1956-06-24) June 24, 1956 (age 67)
OriginNew York City, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, harmonica
Years active1989–present
LabelsSevern, Delmark, Rounder
Websitewww.tadrobinson.com

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

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]

Discography[edit]

Solo

With The Hesitation Blues Band

With Big Shoulders

With Dave Specter & The Bluebirds

With B.B. & The Blues Shacks

With Lars Kutschke

Other releases

Film work

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Tad Robinson". Hohner. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  • ^ Bill Dahl, Tad RobinsonatAllmusic
  • ^ Lindquist, David (December 16, 2010). "Weekend's Best: Pop Music". IndyStar. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  • ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2005 Nominee List
  • ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2008 Nominee List Archived May 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  • ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2009 Nominee List Archived July 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  • ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2011 Nominee List
  • ^ Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2016 Nominee List Archived February 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
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