Ikey Robinson
"Banjo Ikey" Robinson (July 28, 1904 – October 25, 1990) was an American banjoist and vocalist. Ikey Robinson was born in Dublin, Virginia, United States, Robinson moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1926, playing and recording with Jelly Roll Morton, Clarence Williams, and Jabbo Smith during 1928 and 1929. In 1929, Robinson recorded in Chicago with Georgia Tom, billed as the Hokum Boys.
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Ikey Robinson
- Birth Name
- Isaac L.
- Born
- 28 July 1904
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Virginia, United States
- Died
- 25 October 1990
- Occupation
- Musician
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- jazz
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Their track, written by Dorsey, "I Had to Give Up Gym" was an early dirty blues song, sometimes described as hokum. His groups included Ikey Robinson and his Band (w/ Jabbo Smith), the Hokum Trio, The Pods of Pepper, Windy City Five, and Sloke & Ike.
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• Background — person • Birth Name — Isaac L. Robinson • Born — 28 July 1904 • Birthplace — Dublin, Virginia, United States • Died — 25 October 1990 • Occupation — Musician • Instrument — * Banjo • singing
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Ikey Robinson (28 July 1904 – 25 October 1990) was a musician. Ikey Robinson was born on 28 July 1904 in Dublin,, Virginia, United States. Ikey Robinson died on 25 October 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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• Louie Bluie (1986). Directed by Terry Zwigoff.
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