Tad Robinson

Tad Robinson

Tad Robinson performing at Toulouse Tout Blues, 2015
Background information
Born (1956-06-24) June 24, 1956
Origin New York City, United States
Genres Blues
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, harmonica
Years active 1989–present
Labels Severn, Delmark, Rounder
Website www.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, attending school at 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; four more have followed, three 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

Solo

With Big Shoulders

With Dave Specter & The Bluebirds

With B. B. & The Blues Shacks

Other releases

Film work

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Tad Robinson". Hohner. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  2. Bill Dahl, Tad Robinson at Allmusic
  3. Lindquist, David (December 16, 2010). "Weekend's Best: Pop Music". IndyStar. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  4. Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2005 Nominee List
  5. Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2008 Nominee List
  6. Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2009 Nominee List
  7. Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2011 Nominee List
  8. Blues Foundation, Blues Foundation 2016 Nominee List


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