The Robins

The Robins
Formed: 1949 in Los Angeles, CA
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Disbanded: 1955
Genre: R&B
Styles: Doo Wop, Early R&B
Group Members: Grady Chapman, Carl Gardner, Roy Richards, Ty Terrell, Billy Richards, Bobby Nunn, Roy Richards
Biography: This Los Angeles vocal group is best remembered today as the forerunner of the Coasters, though their own record of hits was substantial in its own right. What's more, their history is a lot more complicated than most fans of the Coasters are aware, and can be divided into two key phases. The Robins' ...Read full biography
Rock & Roll
Released: 1976
Label: GNP Crescendo Records
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Johnny Otis Presents The Robins
Released: 2004
Label: Savoy
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The Robins moved down to Los Angeles from San Francisco in 1948, quickly hooking up with bandleader Johnny Otis, who added singing comedian Bobby Nunn to the group. Nunn's smooth, deep baritone became ...Read full review
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