My brother, Duane Robinson, who will always be my greatest hero (may God rest his soul), my loving parents, Jerry and Betty Robinson who raised me right and who are still there for me to lean on, my wonderful wife Karen who is my best friend, lover, and business partner, my two great kids, Chase and Chandler who are both my greatest accomplishments, my Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST, Apostle Paul, KJV, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Stanley Brothers, Osborne Brothers, J.D. Crowe, Terry Baucom, Kenny Ingram, George Jones, Connie Smith, Keith Whitley, Carter Stanley, Elvis Presley, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Statesmen Quartet, Blackwood Brothers. Stamps Quartet, Dottie Rambo, Kenny Hinson, The Kingsmen, The Inspirations, The Cathredral Quartet, Jerry Lee Lewis, Floyd Cramer, Ronnie Milsap, Rev. Olen H. Gregg (my grandfather), Lucy Mae Robinson (my grandmother), Billy Graham, The Baptist Hymnal, The Broadman Hymnal, Heavenly Highways Hymnal, Billy Sunday, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Ronald Reagan, Bill Dance, Hank Parker, Kevin Van Dam and way too many others too name!
Don Robinson is a 40-something male who loves the 5-string banjo and bluegrass music, fishing, family, fun, and faith (not necessarily in that order!) Don has been a part of the Southeast music scene for almost 40 years. Growing up in Sandersville, Mississippi, his first musical interest was Southern Gospel music. He learned to sing harmony in church and by listening to the sounds of the great old groups such as the Stamps Quartet and the Blackwood Brothers. He also learned to play piano being influenced by the stylings of Floyd Cramer and Jerry Lee Lewis. He listened intently to the country music of the '60's and '70's. George Jones, Buck Owens, Connie Smith, and Ronnie Milsap all had great influence on his vocal style. Don performed on many regional country music shows such as the Mid-South Hayride and the Jimmie Rodgers Festival in Meridian, MS.
In 1981, while playing piano for a family gospel group The Abercrombies, Don became increasingly interested in Bluegrass music. Always a fan of Flatt & Scruggs, he began playing the banjo. In 1983, he helped form the regionally-famous band Sweet Dixie, a group whose music is still talked about fondly by fans to this day! In 1988, Don sang briefly with the Magnolia Boys Quartet of Jones Co. Mississippi taking him back to his musical roots in Southern Gospel music. After a short reprisal of Sweet Dixie in 1989, Don went to work playing banjo for the Crain Brothers, a group from Florida who played the Grand Ole Opry in the '60's. He then joined Harold & Ovaline Andrews and Up the Creek in 1990. This gig lasted for almost 5 years taking Don to the Midwest and all over the Southeast!
In 1995, Don was asked to play bass in the Lickety Split band of Birmingham, Alabama. This group competed at the SPBGMA Fan's Choice Championship in Nashville, TN and was very well received. Lickety Split also was chosen to represent the Southern region of the U.S. to compete at the IBMA Pizza Hut Bluegrass Band Championship in Owensboro, Kentucky and finished in the top five. In 1996, Don along with guitarist Ray Benson left Lickety Split and formed Common Ground taking their music in a different direction. This group played festivals and other events in Mississippi and Alabama through 2000.
After almost 20 years of non-stop traveling and performing, Don chose to take a sabbatical. He performed occasionally with Ray and Gathel Runnels (a bandmate in Sweet Dixie), but laid low becoming an avid bass angler during most of 2001-2004. Don and Jason Boone had talked for several years about putting together a group and that idea became a reality in late 2004. As a member of The Jason Boone Band, Don plays banjo, guitar occasionally, and sings lead and harmony vocals. He also handles the majority of the emcee duties.
Don is also a published songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Lickety Split, The Misty Valley Boys of Virginia, The Southern Gentlemen of Alabama, as well as The Jason Boone Band. He has contributed much to the JBB repretoire with many of his original songs, one of which, "This Same Jesus" recorded on the group's first self-titled CD project, has received some national radio airplay. The JBB just released it's 2nd album, " I Hear Mississippi Calling" which features 5 songs written by Don. This album while only released in March 2008 has already received critical acclaim from all over the industry!
Don lives in Hattiesburg, MS with his wife Karen and their two almost grown children, Chase, a son and Chandler, a daughter. He teaches an adult Sunday School class and fishes when he can! Don is also a Chartered Life Underwriter(CLU) in the insurance and investment business where he has enjoyed much success over the last 20 years.
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Hi Don Robinson..The weekend approaches. Ya know WHERE I AM I'LL GET THERE FIRST...We Get the first sunlight each new day. It's really nice to think though that soon, THAT SAME SUN WILL SHINE ON YOU TOO. When you think of Me look up and enjoy the sun that I had many hours before..Funny Huh.. In some places I'll be doing Sunday and You're on Saturday. But it Doesn't matter..Cos you're my friend everyday..including the ones you haven't yet had..Thanks for that..Thanks A MILLION.. I'm Glad you're my Mate..!! IT'S ALL DONE WITH 'A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FREINDS' as the song goes..WHY NOT ASK ABOUT the 3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP... GET THE MUSIC OUT THERE..and no Cost to you..and remember to tell your friends.... Ciao Sylvio
Hi, Don Thank's for the Invite to the saturday singing. Sure hope we can make It. We haven't saw you since the 'Lone some Pine day's... Whew ...Been awhile. Love to hear that banjo ring!
Hi Don! Congrats to a great banjo! I hope it will thrill your ears and hands and mind, and also the people around you. I'm very happy with mine, it sure performs! Send me some pics of yours if you can! jkbanjo@gmail.com And let me know how you like it! All the best, Jens
Heyy Don, thanks so much.. i dont think i look like either one of them but that's just me.. can't wait to see you. Tell the family we said hello and we love yall!!
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