American singer-songwriter and composer from Seattle, Washington . He is remembered for his music, including the songs "Joe Hill," "Black and White," and the cantata "Ballad for Americans." In addition, he wrote many popular songs and was a composer for Hollywood films. His musical influences included Paul Robeson, Leadbelly, and American folk music. Perry Robinson, a jazz clarinet player, is his son. >>For the vocalist featured on Electronic music, please use Earl Robinson .
When America, Preferred was filmed, he was a private in the 72nd Air Base Group, Moffet Field, California.
He never really recanted his progressive views and in the mid 70s was a student of Werner Erhards "est," and wrote a song dedicated to Werner and extolling "est," which he presented at a monster "est" event at the Oakland Coliseum.
The gap in credits between 1948 and 1971 tells it all - he was a victim of the McCarthy anti-Communist inquisition.
Outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Baltimore Orioles (1961-1962 and 1964).
