John Robinson (drummer)

John Frederick Robinson, known professionally as John "JR" Robinson (born December 29, 1954 in Creston, Iowa),[1] is an American drummer and session musician who has been called "one of the most recorded drummers in history".[2] He is known for his work with Quincy Jones, including Michael Jackson's multiplatinum Off the Wall album and the charity single "We Are the World".

John Robinson
Birth nameJohn Frederick Robinson
Born (1954-12-29) December 29, 1954
Creston, Iowa, U.S.
GenresRock, funk, pop
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1978–present
LabelsWarner Bros.
Associated actsRufus and Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, George Benson, David Foster, Richard Marx, Wilson Phillips, Daft Punk, Peter Frampton

Robinson has played on dozens of film soundtracks, including Grand Canyon, ER, My Cousin Vinny, Jerry Maguire, The Bodyguard, Independence Day, Man of Steel, Space Jam, That Thing You Do!, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Also formed the short-lived band Bridge 2 Far (1989) with Singer Mark Williamson and the trio TRW with guitarist Michael Thompson and singer Mark Williamson.

Robinson attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has released two solo albums: Funkshui (2004) and Platinum (2007). He was inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame in 2005.

Robinson hosts the "Vinyl Night" radio show at EnterTalk Radio.[3]

Discography

With Rufus

As sideman

References
  1. "John JR Robinson". Berklee College of Music. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  2. . DrummerWorld https://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/John_Robinson.html. Retrieved June 6, 2020. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "Vinyl Night Radio Show with drummer John "JR" Robinson". EnterTalk Radio. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
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