John JR Robinson is one of the most recorded drummers in history. In 1978, JR moved to Los Angeles to finish the Rufus and Chaka Khan tour and was asked by Quincy Jones if he did any sessions outside Rufus. An immediate ‘yes’ found him in the studio recording "Off The Wall" for Michael Jackson. Some of the hits featuring JR include "We Are The World," Lionel Richie’s "All Night Long," The Pointer Sisters’ "I’m So Excited," and David Lee Roth’s "I’m Just a Gigolo." Other artists that JR backed are Steve Winwood, Natalie Cole, and in 1983 he won a Grammy with Rufus and Chaka Khan for "Ain’t Nobody." This Is Just a small glimpse into JR's Successful career as a musician.
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