DRUMMER / AUTHOR / SPEAKER / EDUCATOR
World-renowned, Grammy winning musician, John JR Robinson is the drummer to the soundtrack of our lives. Having played on recordings that have sold well over 500 million copies and currently streamed well into the trillions, JR’s grooves are featured on many legendary hits with artists Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Madonna, Steve Winwood, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie, The Pointer Sisters, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Barbra Streisand and many more. When JR is not in the studio, he performs with his own groups and tours with various artists. JR’s talents also extend into drumming masterclasses, motivational speaking and writing. JR’s autobiography King of the Groove-The John JR Robinson Story is now available at amazon.com.
THE MOST RECORDED DRUMMER IN HISTORY
“JR is the greatest drummer in the world.”
- Quincy Jones
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PAST FEATURES
JR was interviewed on Leo Sidran’s excellent podcast series The Third Story. JR talks about growing up in Iowa, falling in love with “groove music,” his incredible career, the stories behind some of his most celebrated recordings, what it means to have “contemporary time,” and his new band SRT.
RECENT MUSIC
SRT
VANGUARDS OF GROOVE
In an era where music is created virtually in bedrooms and basements, SRT is creating modern music the old fashioned way: live, together in the studio. Session ace Andrew Synowiec, drumming legend John JR Robinson, and jazz phenom Mitch Towne have formed a power trio with one foot in the past and one foot in the future. Web: srtgroove.com
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