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Birth name | Christopher Robinson |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Years active | 2002–present |
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chrisrobmusic |
Chris Rob, born Christopher Robinson, is an American musician, originally from Chicago, [1] who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. [2] Rob, the younger brother of actor-comedian Craig Robinson, attended Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a degree in music. [3]
Rob was born and raised in the South Side of Chicago. [4] Through the early influence of his mother, a classical concert pianist and musical educator, [5] Rob developed into a multi-instrumentalist playing the piano, electric piano, organ, drums, guitar, and bass guitar. [6] Rob credits his mother, older brother Craig Robinson, and artists such as, Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Daryl Coley, Steely Dan, and DJ Premier as significant influences of his musical framework. [7]
Rob performed as the opening act at a pre- Grammy brunch sponsored by attorney Londell McMillan and the Artist Empowerment Coalition; and was also featured on both the ASCAP and BMI showcases in lower Manhattan. [8]{{unreliable source?]}} While on tour as the keyboardist and backup vocalist, he also took on the position of musical director for John Legend's ' Get Lifted' Tour. [9]
Chris Rob also performed with Stevie Wonder in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama's inauguration festivities. [10] In addition to his own solo shows, Rob directs the stage for classic hip hop artists including Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Black Moon, Talib Kweli, and The Real Live Show. [11] He collaborates heavily with producers like DJ Spinna and Devo Springsteen. [12] Rob toured with Atlantic Records' artist Laura Izibor as well as his own older brother, actor/comedian Craig Robinson (NBC's " The Office"). [13]
He has also opened for or played with Prince & the New Power Generation, Elton John, Snoop Dogg, John Mayer, Ashford & Simpson, Jill Scott, The Roots, The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, Roberta Flack, Common, Meshell Ndegeocello, Cee-Lo Green, Anthony Hamilton, and Patti Austin. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]
His television appearances include The Grammy Awards, " Oprah", " The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", " The Office", " Late Night with Conan O'Brien", " The Ellen DeGeneres Show", " Jimmy Kimmel Live!", The Soul Train Awards, " Entertainment Tonight", "Raymond is Laat" (Amsterdam), "Top of the Pops" (Amsterdam, London), and Jules Holland (London). [19] Rob has released four studio albums and his latest single No Doubt was released in June 2018. [20]
Title | Album Details |
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The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 1 |
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The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 2 |
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Mental Notes |
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Sound of Da Struggle |
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Chris Rob | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Robinson |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instrument(s) |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Website |
chrisrobmusic |
Chris Rob, born Christopher Robinson, is an American musician, originally from Chicago, [1] who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. [2] Rob, the younger brother of actor-comedian Craig Robinson, attended Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a degree in music. [3]
Rob was born and raised in the South Side of Chicago. [4] Through the early influence of his mother, a classical concert pianist and musical educator, [5] Rob developed into a multi-instrumentalist playing the piano, electric piano, organ, drums, guitar, and bass guitar. [6] Rob credits his mother, older brother Craig Robinson, and artists such as, Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Daryl Coley, Steely Dan, and DJ Premier as significant influences of his musical framework. [7]
Rob performed as the opening act at a pre- Grammy brunch sponsored by attorney Londell McMillan and the Artist Empowerment Coalition; and was also featured on both the ASCAP and BMI showcases in lower Manhattan. [8]{{unreliable source?]}} While on tour as the keyboardist and backup vocalist, he also took on the position of musical director for John Legend's ' Get Lifted' Tour. [9]
Chris Rob also performed with Stevie Wonder in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama's inauguration festivities. [10] In addition to his own solo shows, Rob directs the stage for classic hip hop artists including Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Black Moon, Talib Kweli, and The Real Live Show. [11] He collaborates heavily with producers like DJ Spinna and Devo Springsteen. [12] Rob toured with Atlantic Records' artist Laura Izibor as well as his own older brother, actor/comedian Craig Robinson (NBC's " The Office"). [13]
He has also opened for or played with Prince & the New Power Generation, Elton John, Snoop Dogg, John Mayer, Ashford & Simpson, Jill Scott, The Roots, The Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, Roberta Flack, Common, Meshell Ndegeocello, Cee-Lo Green, Anthony Hamilton, and Patti Austin. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]
His television appearances include The Grammy Awards, " Oprah", " The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", " The Office", " Late Night with Conan O'Brien", " The Ellen DeGeneres Show", " Jimmy Kimmel Live!", The Soul Train Awards, " Entertainment Tonight", "Raymond is Laat" (Amsterdam), "Top of the Pops" (Amsterdam, London), and Jules Holland (London). [19] Rob has released four studio albums and his latest single No Doubt was released in June 2018. [20]
Title | Album Details |
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The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 1 |
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The Official Bootleg of Chris Rob Vol. 2 |
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Mental Notes |
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Sound of Da Struggle |
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