Eric Robinson (other)
Eric Robinson may refer to: * Eric Robinson (conductor) (1908–1974), British conductor * Eric Robinson (Canadian politician) (born 1953), Canadian politician in Manitoba * Eric Robinson (Australian politician) (1929–1981), Australian federal politician * Eric Gascoigne Robinson (1882–1965), British Victoria Cross winner * Eric Robinson (water polo), British water polo player * Eric Robinson (veterinarian), South African veterinarian * Eric Robinson (ice hockey) (born 1995), American ice hockey player * Eric W. Robinson, American historian {{hndis, Robinson, Eric ...
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Eric Robinson (conductor)
Eric Robinson (13 December 1908 – 24 July 1974) was a conductor and presenter of music for the BBC. During World War II, Robinson served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps: in 1943, he was with the depot band at Chilwell Central Ordnance Depot, and conducted "The Blue Rockets", a section of the band who provided light music. He was twice the musical director of the Eurovision Song Contest when staged in London in 1960 and 1963 and on other occasions between 1957 and 1965, Robinson conducted the orchestra accompanying the United Kingdom's entry in the competition. In 1962, he provided the financial support and backing for the Mellotron tape-replay keyboard, and was heavily involved in the original marketing and promotion. He hoped the popularity of a new and novel instrument would revitalise his career. Robinson's elder brother Stanford Robinson Stanford Robinson OBE (5 July 190425 October 1984) was an English conductor and composer, known for his work with the BBC. He re ...
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