Robert Blair (musician)

Robert Blair
Birth name Robert Earl Blair
Born (1930-08-06)August 6, 1930
Died March 19, 2001(2001-03-19) (aged 70)
Genres gospel, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 1965–2001
Labels Checker, Atlanta International, Malaco, Chess, Gospel Jubilee, Grammercy, Bounce, New Direction
Associated acts The Fantastic Violinaires

Robert Earl Blair (August 6, 1930 – March 19, 2001), was an American gospel musician and leader of The Fantastic Violinaires originating from Detroit, Michigan from 1965 until his death. He started his music career, in 1965, with the release of Stand by Me by Checker Records. His third album, The Pink Tornado, was released in 1988 by Atlanta International Records, and this was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. He released fourteen albums over the course of his career with the following labels: Checker Records, Atlanta International, Malaco Records, Chess Records, Gospel Jubilee, Grammercy Records, Bounce Records, and New Direction Music.

Early life

Blair was born on August 6, 1930,[1] as Robert Earl Blair.[2]

Music career

His music recording career commenced in 1965, with the album, Stand by Be, and it was released by Checker Records.[3] He released an album in 1988 with Atlanta International Records, The Pink Tornado, and it was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 34.[4] His music career ended in 2001, and by that time he released fourteen albums with the following labels: Checker Records, Atlanta International, Malaco Records, Chess Records, Gospel Jubilee, Grammercy Records, Bounce Records, and New Direction Music.[3]

Personal life

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

Discography

List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[4]
US
Gos
The Pink Tornado 34

References

  1. ↑ Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopdia": 47–8.
  2. ↑ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: BLAIR ROBERT EARL". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  3. 1 2 AllMusic. "Robert Blair : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Billboard. "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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