Roscoe Robinson (musician) explained

Roscoe Robinson
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:28 May 1928
Birth Place:Dermott, Arkansas, United States
Genre:Gospel and soul
Label:Trumpet Records
Associated Acts:The Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, The Fairfield Four

Roscoe Robinson (born May 22, 1928, Dermott, Arkansas, United States) is an American gospel and soul singer.[1]

Biography

Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as the Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairfield Four.[1] He began recording secular soul in the 1960s,[1] and had two charting hits: "That's Enough" (U.S. No 62, U.S. R&B No. 7) in 1966, and "Do It Right Now" (U.S. R&B No. 40) in 1967.[2]

Robinson began recording again as a gospel artist in the 1980s, releasing solo albums as well as performing with The Blind Boys of Mississippi, though he is not himself blind.[3] He recorded into the 2000s, releasing the albums So Called Friends in 2003,[4] and Gospel Stroll in 2005.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Guinness Who's Who of Soul Music. Colin Larkin. Guinness Publishing. 1993. First. 0-85112-733-9. 218.
  2. Web site: Roscoe Robinson That's Enough lyrics and chart performance. Racpro.com. July 9, 2021.
  3. Biography
  4. Web site: So Called Friends - Roscoe Robinson | Songs, Reviews, Credits . AllMusic. July 9, 2021.