Gil Robbins
Gil Robbins | |
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| Born | Gilbert Lee Robbins April 3, 1931 Folk musician, actor, vocal coach |
| Spouse | Mary Bledsoe Robbins (died 2011; 4 children) |
Gilbert Lee "Gil" Robbins (April 3, 1931 – April 5, 2011) was an American
New York Times described Robbins as a "fixture on the folk-music scene."[2] He was the father of actor and director Tim Robbins.[3][4]
Early life
Robbins was born in
flautist, as a student at UCLA.[1] Robbins left UCLA before his graduation and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951.[1][2] During his time in the U.S. Air Force, Robbins became a conductor and drum major for the 542nd Division at an Craig Air Force Base, in Selma, Alabama.[1][2]
Career
Robbins played with several bands and musicians early in his career. he became a member of the trio
John Stewart and Roulette Records, who sent them to New York City.[2] Robbins soon became active in the city's folk music scenes, especially in Greenwich Village.[2] Robbins recorded three albums with the Cumberland Three, including two albums of American Civil War music.[2] Robbins left the Cumberland Three after three albums and joined the Belafonte Singers, a twelve-member group which performed with Harry Belafonte.[2] He also performed with Tom Paxton.[1]
Robbins joined the folk band,
live album credits with the band included Hootenanny With the Highwaymen, One More Time and Homecoming.[2] Robbins has been credited with influencing some of The Highwaymen more politically oriented music during his membership.[7]
Robbins became the manager of
New York Times.[2]
Outside of music, Robbins also pursued a career in
dramatic film, Cradle Will Rock, and the 1998 M. Night Shyamalan film, Wide Awake.[1][2] Additionally, Robbins worked as a musical consultant and vocal coach.[3]
Death
Gil Robbins died at his home in Esteban Cantu, Baja California, Mexico from prostate cancer on April 5, 2011, two days after his 80th birthday.[2][3] He was survived by his wife Mary Robbins; their four children - Tim Robbins, Adele, David and Gabrielle - and four grandchildren. Mary died 12 days later, aged 78.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Thursby, Keith (2011-04-11). "Gil Robbins dies at 80; member of the 1960s folk group the Highwaymen". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
- ^ New York Times. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "Folk singer Gil Robbins dies at 80". CBC News. 2011-04-11. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
- ^ a b c Barker, Andrew (2011-04-10). "Gil Robbins, folk singer, dies at 80". Variety. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Okula, Susan (1987-06-05). "Highwaymen ride again". The Daily News (Kentucky). Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
- ^ Howard, Cory (2011-04-10). "Spokane Born Musician Gil Robbins Dies At 80". KKHQ-FM. Retrieved 2011-04-17.
External links
- Gil Robbins at IMDb
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