Biography:

Roscoe Robinson (May 22, 1928 – February 26, 2026) was an American gospel and soul singer.[1]

Life and career

Robinson recorded as a gospel solo artist in the 1950s with Trumpet Records, and sang in groups such as the Five Trumpets, Highway QCs, and The Fairfield Four.[1] He began recording secular soul in the 1960s,[1] and had two charting hits: “That’s Enough” (U.S. No 62, U.S. R&B No. 7) in 1966, and “Do It Right Now” (U.S. R&B No. 40) in 1967.[2]

He began recording again as a gospel artist in the 1980s, releasing solo albums as well as performing with The Blind Boys of Mississippi, though he was not himself blind.[3] He recorded into the 2000s, releasing the albums So Called Friends in 2003,[4] and Gospel Stroll in 2005.

Robinson died on February 26, 2026, at the age of 97.[5]

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