Lance Robertson, also known as "DJ Lance Rock", is an American musician, singer, DJ, and actor best known for the

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show ''

Yo Gabba Gabba! ''Yo Gabba Gabba!'' is a children's musical television series created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz. The series is about five costumed toys come-to-life and their friend DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson). It is co-produced by Magic Stor ...

''. He was nominated for two

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Life and career

Originally from

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, Robertson graduated from

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in 1983. He was the vocalist for a local electronic band called "My Other Self" in the 1990s and the owner of a record store called "Deep Grooves!". Robertson later relocated to

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, California. During this time, he was in the band "The Ray Makers". He later met Scott Schultz of the

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band Majestic. They eventually played a couple of shows together. Years later, when Schultz was co-creating the show ''

'', Robertson was asked to serve as host DJ Lance Rock. In addition to appearing on ''Yo Gabba Gabba!'', Robertson tours with

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performing kid-friendly DJ sets and dancing with the cast of the Gabbaland creatures. He and his wife Kendra live in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

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References

External links

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