Fenton Robinson
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Guitarists · 1935–1997

Fenton Robinson

American Chicago blues singer and guitarist

Born
23 September 1935
Greenwood
Died
25 November 1997
Rockford
Country
United States
Active
1957–
Record labels
Duke Records
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Fenton Robinson was a jazz musician who played guitar and voice. Fenton Robinson was born on 23 September 1935 in Greenwood and died on 25 November 1997 in Rockford. The music is usually filed under blues. Record labels: Duke Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Monday Morning Boogie & Blues” (1972) to “Out of Chicago (The Chicago Blues Master - live and studio Sessions 1989/92)” (2020).

Fenton Lee Robinson (September 23, 1935 – November 25, 1997) was an American blues singer and exponent of the Chicago blues guitar. In 2023, he was inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Monday Morning Boogie & Blues 1972 · Seventy-Seven Records The Getaway 1973 · Seventy-Seven Records Somebody Loan Me a Dime 1974 · Alligator I Hear Some Blues Downstairs 1977 · Alligator Blues in Progress 1984 · Alligator
Special Road 1989
Nightflight 2009
Blues Jam Live Audio: Fenton Robinson 2010 · Live
Out of Chicago (The Chicago Blues Master - live and studio Sessions 1989/92) 2020 · Live

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Fenton Robinson play?

Fenton Robinson is known for playing guitar and voice.

When and where was Fenton Robinson born?

Fenton Robinson was born 23 September 1935 in Greenwood.

What are Fenton Robinson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Monday Morning Boogie & Blues (1972), The Getaway (1973), Somebody Loan Me a Dime (1974), I Hear Some Blues Downstairs (1977) and Blues in Progress (1984).

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