Robbie Robinson (drummer)

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Name = Robbie Robinson


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Origin = Athy, Kildare
Genre = Hard rock
Pop
Years_active = 1984-present
Label = Rhythm King
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Martin Andrew Robinson (born October 28 1965 in Athy), better known as Robbie Robinson, is an Irish rock/pop musician. Robinson, a drummer, has served as the beat behind many of Ireland’s finest bands. Robinson remains more influential than famous.

Early career

Born and educated in Athy, Co. Kildare in October 1965. Robinson's career started with local Kildare band Banshee before joining heavy metal legends Bad Habitz which later developed into No Sweat. He then became an integral part of The IRS (Intoxicating Rhythm Section) fronted by the amazing Steven Mangan. Following a whirlwind record deal with Rhythm King Records the pressure proved to much and the band disintegrated following a European tour supporting Blur (now with out the aforementioned Mangan). In 2007 He joined White Flag Films to write the movie Seer staring Tara O Neill.

Captain Trips

Following a quiet period, Robbie came back with a bang. Fronting his new rock outfit Captain Trips (this time not drumming but singing and rapping). Robbie extended the possibilities of guitar-based rock. The band’s sound echoed such diverse influences as King Crimson, Ice Cube and Howlin Wolf. The band became the toast of Ireland’s rock elite, playing many influential shows including the Cork Rocks festival. This show was broadcast through out Europe. However it was the seminal Irish radio producer Ian Wilson who produced the band’s most famous session. This session gave the band an air play hit.

Today

When the band finally ended in the mid-90s Robbie Robinson attended the National University of Ireland Maynooth where he read Greek and Roman Civilization and English Literature. He followed this by achieving a Masters Degree in English Literature. He now writes science fiction, works in special education and plays with his good time band, The Smuggler’s Blues Band. 2008 will see the release of the movie he wrote Seer and stars Tara O Neill

Discography

Azure Days Blew My Clouds Away (Mystery MRS 15) 19867’’ single

The Intoxicating Rhythm Section Girls just say HelloCassette The Practical Householders You’re Love is Just A Four Lettered WordAlbum Comet LP 2 (Comer come2tp) 1987 The Water Tower Conspiracy Cassette

The IRS Damn Fine CassetteCassette 1991

Captain Trips The Fanning Sessions 2FM