John “JR” Robinson

Highly acclaimed Grammy-winning American drummer John "JR" Robinson is set to launch his new book, KING OF THE GROOVE, with a foreword by the legendary Quincy Jones, on October 1st, 2024. Known as the most recorded drummer on the planet, JR’s groove has shaped some of the most iconic music in R&B, pop, rock, and jazz over the last five decades.

Session players are valued for their supreme taste and versatility, their way of making every record date they do come alive. John “JR” Robinson is at the top of that heap. From his pithy drum intros alone, you know the songs: “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson, “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood. On these and scores of other major pop songs, by such artists as Bonnie Raitt, Peter Cetera, Peter Frampton, Lady Gaga, Daft Punk and a dictionary-sized list of others, JR has left an indelible imprint.

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