John "JR" Robinson

Who is John "JR" Robinson?

John Robinson is an American drummer and session musician. He is most known for his work with Quincy Jones, including Michael Jackson's multiplatinum Off the Wall album and the charity single "We Are the World".

Robinson is a prolific studio drummer, having played for other popular groups or artists including:

Chaka Khan's Rufus

Lionel Richie

Eric Clapton

Mike Oldfield

Natalie Cole

John Fogerty

Madonna

Quincy Jones

Wilson Phillips

Pointer Sisters

David Lee Roth

Barbra Streisand

David Benoit

Steve Winwood

Daft Punk

David Foster

George Benson