Fenton Robinson
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Born: September 23, 1935 in Greenwood, Mississippi, United States
- Died: November 25, 1997 in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Biography
Chicago blues singer and guitarist Fenton Robinson (1935-1997), the 'Mellow Blues Genius', wrote the standard 'Somebody Loan Me a Dime' and recorded a run of refined albums for #Alligator Records#, including the Grammy-nominated 'I Hear Some Blues Downstairs' (1977). He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023. His smooth phrasing and sophisticated guitar chords set him apart from rawer Chicago contemporaries..
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Fenton Robinson Discography
- Somebody Loan Me a Dime (1974) - Album - rated 5/5
- I Hear Some Blues Downstairs (1977) - Album - rated 3.74/5