Tad Robinson | |
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 Tad Robinson performing at Toulouse Tout Blues, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 24, 1956 |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | 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. 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]
