Roscoe Robinson Tribute - June 25th, 2010

Hall of famer and living legend Roscoe Robinson represents the foundation of the world's most popular music. This giant has led the forefront of gospel and R&B music. Archie Brown Lee, considered the most powerful gospel lead singer ever, handpicked Robinson to succeed him as lead singer of the five blind boys of Mississippi. Roscoe Robinson not only succeeded him, but through his vocal skills took the group to its highest level. At the height of his gospel career, Roscoe Robinson became a part of the bridge that lead from gospel to R&B. History reveals that it was the bridge that laid the foundation for the musical styles of history makers such as The Beatles, Elvis, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, and countless others. Roscoe Robinson led the R&B world, scoring a million seller and several top ten best sellers. For the length of his career, Roscoe Robinson has remained involved in both the gospel and secular music scenes. His reputation spreads throughout the world. Historical societies and music organizations all agree that Roscoe Robinson is truly an American treasure. In 2005 he was inducted into the Birmingham Record Collector's Music Hall of Fame. The salute for Roscoe Robinson is long overdue and will be recognized and appreciated by music lovers throughout the world. Gerri Records, WATV, The Birmingham Blues Society and in association with The Birmingham Record Collectors present an international tribute to the legendary and Hall of Fame gospel and R&B singer, Roscoe Robinson, June 25th at 8pm at Birmingham's Cedars Club, located at 301 Green Springs Avenue South. Roscoe Robinson has shared the stage with the greats of all time from Sam Cooke to Jackie Wilson, from the Five Blind Boys to the Mighty Clouds of Joy. The world recognizes him as one of the greatest voices of all time. Celebrating and performing along with Roscoe Robinson will be JoJo Benson, Sweet Charlotte, Cosmic Snake Band, and Leon McMullan. Special guests include Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter, Bobby Butler and the Blind Boys of Alabama. And be there to see Roscoe Robinson sing the old and new. He will premiere his new CD "Oh What a Joyous Day." Don't miss the international tribute to Roscoe Robinson, June 25th at The Cedar's Club  205-322-6182.


Tickets are $20 or $25 at the door and are available at:


Music N More  2247 Bessemer Rd   205-780-0919


Charlemagne Records 1924 1/2 11th Ave S   205-322-5349


Shirley's Foot Soliders   1707 4th Ave S   205-214-5740


Moe's Barbeque   731 29th St S     205-252-5888


That's Enough": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjhwuQdIIec


"Jesus Is Enough": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tpRw7aoDmk