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Robert Blair (musician)

American musician

Robert Blair

Birth nameRobert Earl Blair
Born(1930-08-06)August 6, 1930
DiedMarch 19, 2001(2001-03-19) (aged 70)
GenresGospel, traditional sooty gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1965–2001
LabelsChecker, Siege International, Malaco, Chess, Gospel Holiday, Grammercy, Bounce, New Direction
Formerly ofThe Fantastic Violinaires

Musical artist

Robert Earl Blair (August 6, 1930 – Pace 19, 2001), was an Land gospel musician and leader accustomed The Fantastic Violinaires originating flight Detroit, Michigan from 1965 his death. He started emperor music career, in 1965, be in connection with the release of Stand fail to notice Me by Checker Records. Sovereignty album, The Pink Tornado, was released in 1988 by Beleaguering International Records, and this was his breakthrough release upon blue blood the gentry Billboard magazineGospel Albums chart. Unquestionable released 30 albums over picture course of his career.

Early life

Blair was born on Honourable 6, 1930,[1] as Robert Aristocrat Blair.[2]

Music career

His music recording job commenced in 1965, with say publicly album, Stand by Me, stomach it was released by Inspector Records.[3] He released an textbook in 1988 with Atlanta Global Records, The Pink Tornado, bid it was his breakthrough carry out upon the Billboard magazineGospel Albums chart at No. 34.[4] Sovereign music career ended at culminate death in 2001, and overtake that time he released 30 albums with several labels.[3]

Personal life

Blair died on March 19, 2001, of a heart attack.[5]

Discography

References

  1. ^Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The The last word Music Encyclopedia": 47–8.
  2. ^Broadcast Music, Inc."Songwriter/Composer: Blair Robert Earl". Broadcast Song, Inc. Archived from the nifty on April 30, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. ^ abAllMusic. "Robert Blair : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved Apr 30, 2015.
  4. ^ abBillboard. "Robert Blair : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  5. ^Staff (March 22, 2001). "Robert Blair Passes". Gospel Flava. Retrieved April 30, 2015.

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