Rockie Robbins

Rockie Robbins is an American soul singer from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Biography

Robbins was born Edward W. Robbins Jr. He cut his first record in 1979, which was produced by Richard Evans and Johnny Pate. The master tapes for this record were erased in transit to the record company, and the album had to be re-recorded. [http://wm07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3pfexqr5ldke~T1 Biography] , Allmusic.com] Robbins' debut did not sell particularly well but A&M retained him for a second album, which was produced by Bobby Martin, and which produced his biggest hit, "You and Me". Robbins moved to MCA Records and released his final album which, like his debut, was self-titled.

Discography

;Albums
*"Rockie Robbins" (A&M Records, 1979)
*"You and Me" (A&M, 1980) US #71, US R&B #19 [ [http://wm07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3pfexqr5ldke~T5 Billboard] , Allmusic.com. "passim".]
*"I Believe in Love" (A&M, 1981) US #147, US R&B #47
*"Rockie Robbins" (MCA Records, 1985) US R&B #60

;Charting singles
*"Be Ever Wonderful" (1979) US R&B #60 [ [http://wm07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:3pfexqr5ldke~T51 Billboard Singles] , Allmusic.com, "passim".]
*"You and Me" (1980) US #80, US R&B #9

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