Robert Blackwell

Robert Blackwell
Background information
Birth nameRobert Alexander Blackwell
Also known asBumps Blackwell
Born(1918-05-23)May 23, 1918
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 1985(1985-03-09) (aged 66)
Hacienda Heights, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Rock and roll
  • pop
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • arranger
Years active1940s–1980s

Robert Alexander "Bumps" Blackwell (May 23, 1918 – March 9, 1985) was an American bandleader, songwriter, arranger, and record producer, best known for his work overseeing the early hits of Little Richard, as well as mentoring Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, Lloyd Price, Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Larry Williams, and Sly and the Family Stone at the start of their music careers.

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