Roscoe Robinson (musician)

Roscoe Robinson (born May 22, 1928, Dermott, Arkansas) is an American gospel and soul singer.

Roscoe Robinson
Born (1928-05-28) May 28, 1928
Dermott, Arkansas, United States
Genresgospel and soul
LabelsTrumpet Records
Associated actsThe Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, The Fairfield Four

Biography

Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as The Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairfield Four. He began recording secular soul in the 1960s, and had two charting hits: "That's Enough" (U.S. #62, U.S. R&B #7) in 1966, and "Do It Right Now" (U.S. R&B #40) in 1967.[1] Robinson began recording again as a gospel artist in the 1980s, releasing solo albums as well as performing with The Blind Boys of Mississippi, though he is not himself blind.[2] He recorded into the 2000s, releasing the albums So Called Friends in 2003 and Gospel Stroll in 2005.

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