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Biography
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Alvin Robinson
Effective period / Period of releases: 1961 - 1969
Vocalist and guitarist. Alvin ‘‘Shine’’ Robinson grew up in the fertile New Orleans music scene of the 1950s and became one of the city’s favorite guitarists and leading sidemen. He worked with Professor Longhair, Big Joe Turner, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, David Lastie, James Booker, and Harold Battiste.Born. 22 December 1937; New Orleans, LA
Died 25 January 1989; New Orleans, LA