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Bobby Robinson
Morgan Clyde "Bobby" Robinson (April 16, 1917 – January 7, 2011) was a pioneering American independent record producer and songwriter based in New York City. Born in Union, South Carolina, Robinson served in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he moved to New York City and in 1946 opened "Bobby's Record Shop," later known as "Bobby's Happy House," on 125th Street in Harlem. This store was one of the few Black-owned businesses in the area and remained open until 2008.

Robinson's store became a hub for independent record producers in New York. He began his recording career in 1951 with "Bobby's Boogie" by Morris Lane and his band. He specialized in vocal groups and blues performers, achieving his first major success with "Shake Baby Shake" by Champion Jack Dupree in 1953 on his Red Robin Records label. Over the years, Robinson established several other labels, including Whirlin' Disc, Fury, Fire, and Enjoy Records, often in partnership with his brother Danny Robinson.

Robinson was instrumental in producing hits for artists such as Wilbert Harrison, The Shirelles, Lee Dorsey, and Dave "Baby" Cortez. He also worked with artists like Gladys Knight & The Pips, King Curtis, and later hip-hop pioneers such as Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. His work spanned genres including blues, rhythm and blues, and hip-hop, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.

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