Robert Anderson (singer)

Robert Anderson
Birth nameRobert Anderson
Born(1919-03-21)March 21, 1919
Anguilla, Mississippi
OriginUnited States
DiedJune 15, 1995(1995-06-15) (aged 76)
Hazel Crest, Illinois
GenresGospel music
Occupation(s)Vocalist, composer
Instrument(s)Singer, piano
Years active1933–1995
LabelsMiracle
United
Apollo
VeeJay
Savoy
Formerly ofThe Roberta Martin Singers
The Knowles and Anderson Singers
The Robert Anderson Singers
The Caravans

Robert Anderson (March 21, 1919 – June 15, 1995)[1] was an American gospel singer and composer. Journalist Kenan Heise stated in the Chicago Tribune that "During the 'Golden Age of Gospel', the 1940s and 1950s, Anderson was the most highly regarded male singer of music giving off a message of joy and redemption."[2] He possessed a baritone voice coupled with a style often compared to that of Bing Crosby or Billy Eckstine.[2] Unlike many of his Chicago gospel contemporaries, Anderson was not known for stage antics, shouting, or other movements while singing. His style contained very little physical movement, with much attention paid to phrasing, tone, and dynamic style.[2]

  1. ^ Roxanne R. Reed (October 4, 2012). "Anderson, Robert(i)". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.A2228517. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
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