L. C. Robinson

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L. C. Robinson (born Louis Charles Robinson, May 15, 1915, Brenham, Texas, died September 26, 1976)[1] was an American blues singer, guitarist, and fiddle. In 1968, he cut his first sides for the World Pacific label called Oakland Blues, a compilation of artists from that notable blues city. Recorded primarily in San Francisco during the early 1970s, a few years before his death he cut the album Mojo In My Hand, is a superlative retrospective of L. C. Robinson's music, spotlighting his impressive multi-instrumental skills -- not only a gifted guitarist, these sides prove him to be a fine blues fiddler and lap steel guitar player as well. Absolutely mandatory listening for all fans of real blues.[2] He played at the legendary San Francisco Blues Festival in '73 and '74.

[edit] Selected discography

Year Title Genre Label 1996 Mojo in My Hand (reissued) R&B Arhoolie Records

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music, page 3528, (1995) - ISBN 1561591769
  2. ^ Arhoolie Records: L. C. Robinson