John Robinson (drummer)
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John Frederick Robinson, known professionally as JR, is an American drummer and session musician who has been called "one of the most recorded drummers in history". He is known for his work with produ
Robinson in 2017
JR in 1980 performing with Rufus
JR pictured with Yamaha drums in 1985. JR mixed his own monitors during live shows, using the Yamaha MC2404 mixer in the rear.
JR performing on David Foster's The Hitman Tour in Ottawa, 2019
Off the Wall
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Off the Wall is the fifth studio album by the American singer Michael Jackson, released on August 10, 1979, by Epic Records. It was Jackson's first album released through Epic Records, and the first p
John Robinson (drummer)
…called "one of the most recorded drummers in history". He is known for his work with producer Quincy Jones, including Michael Jackson's multi-platinum Off the Wall album and the charity single "We Are the World". JR's drum fill kicks off Jackson's chart topper "Rock with You", and his drum solo opens the Steve…
Original 1979 cover
Special Edition 2001 cover; remained in prints/distribution until 2016
Jackson in 1977
Quincy Jones (pictured in 1980) produced Off the Wall. This was the first of three successful collaborations with Jackson.