Robin George

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Robin George
Birth nameRobin Charles George Sidebotham
Born1956 (1956)
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England
Died (aged 68)
Málaga, Spain
GenresRock
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1980s–2024
Labels
Websitewww.robingeorge.co.uk

Robin Charles George Sidebotham (1956 – 26 April 2024) was a British rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer.[1] He achieved success during 1985 with the song "Heartline", which peaked at #68 in the UK Singles Chart and #92 in the US Hot 100 (#40 in the Mainstream Rock chart).[2][3] The single was featured on George's debut album Dangerous Music (1984).[4] Born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire (nowadays West Midlands), George collaborated with several artists during his career including David Byron, Phil Lynott, Glenn Hughes, Robert Plant, John Wetton and Magnum.[1] Born in 1956,[5][4] George died on 26 April 2024, at the age of 68.[6]

Selected discography

  • Dangerous Music (1984)
  • Rock of Ageists (2001)
  • Bluesongs (2004)
  • Dangerous Music II (2015)
  • Rogue Angels (2018)
  • Wilderness (2021)[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Interview with Robin George". DMME.net. July 2003. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Robin George (singles)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Robin George". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Robin George discography at Discogs
  5. ^ "Artist: Robin George". SecondHandSongs. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  6. ^ Lewry, Fraser (29 April 2024). "Much-travelled guitarist and producer Robin George dead at 68". Louder Than Sound. Retrieved 29 April 2024.

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