David Robinson (drummer)

David Robinson
Robinson with the Cars in 1984
Robinson with the Cars in 1984
Background information
Born (1949-04-02) April 2, 1949 (age 75)
Malden, Massachusetts, United States
GenresRock, new wave, proto-punk
OccupationDrummer
Years active1960s–1988, 2010–2011, 2018
LabelsElektra
Formerly of

David Robinson (born April 2, 1949)[1] is a retired American rock drummer. He has performed with many rock bands, including the Rising Tide,[1] the Modern Lovers,[2] the Pop!,[1] DMZ[3] and the Cars.[4] In 2018, Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars.[5]

  1. ^ a b c "'Dedicated to David' Tribute Page". tumblr.com.
  2. ^ Lewis, Uncle Dave. "Biography: Modern Lovers". AllMusic. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  3. ^ "David Robinson — Driving The Cars". Moderndrummer.com. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: The Cars". AMG. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  5. ^ "The Cars". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 17, 2017.