Rockin' Robin Roberts
"Rockin' Robin" Roberts | |
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| Birth name | Lawrence Fewell Roberts II |
| Also known as | Robin Roberts |
| Born | November 23, 1940 New York City |
| Died | December 22, 1967 (aged 27) San Mateo County, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock and roll |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1958–1962 occasionally until 1967 |
Lawrence Fewell Roberts II (November 23, 1940 – December 22, 1967), known as Robin Roberts and in his music career as "Rockin' Robin" Roberts, was an American singer. He performed in the early 1960s with the Wailers, a rock and roll band based in Tacoma, Washington. His recordings include the earliest cover version of Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", recorded in 1960 and released the following year.