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John Robinson

real name John Frederick Robinson

John Robinson is credited on 2,900 releases across 969 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1956–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,900

Credits

969

Albums

8

Decades active

1,772

In collections

Biography

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Drummer
Born 29.12.1954 in Creston, Iowa (USA).
John Robinson started his career with Rufus & Chaka Khan, then met Quincy Jones in 1978.
He is one of the most recorded drummers and has worked with countless musical stars.

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Credited work

2,900 releases · 969 albums · active 1956–2025

  • Performance · 5,134
  • Other credits · 377
  • Production · 4

Studios: Ocean Way Recording · Lion Share Recording Studios · Westlake Studios · Conway Studios

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