Robert Brookins passed away from a heart attack on the 15th of April 2009. He was 46. Born: Robert F. Brookins Jr., 7th October 1962, Sacramento, California, U.S.A. Died: 15th April 2009, Elk Grove, California, U.S.A.
Robert Brookins was a respected singer, songwriter and producer. Born in Sacramento, California, Robert began singing at the age of four. At five years old, he was playing drums and by the time he was nine he was playing keyboards. By the Eighties he had a good grasp of the bass and lead guitars as well as various horn instruments. In 1974, he won the Motown Records Soul Search competition with his group Little Robert and the Fondeles.
Robert then joined the group Afterbach, in 1981, along with his brother Michael (guitars), and sang lead vocals on the ARC Columbia album ‘Matinee’. The album was produced by Maurice and Verdine White of Earth Wind And Fire. As a teenager Robert performed in front of Ronald Reagan at the White House in Washington prior to becoming a prominent producer on both the West and East Coast of America during the mid ’80′s.In 1986 he was the featured singer on the George Duke album ‘George Duke’, following which he signed to MCA as a solo artist where his debut solo album ‘In The Night’ (1986), included ‘Come To Me’ and the Stephanie Mills duet ‘In The Night (Making Love)’. ‘Let It Be Me’ followed in 1988, including another Stephanie Mills duet ‘Where Is The Love’. As a writer and / or producer he has worked with The Reddings, Bobby Brown (‘Seventeen’), Jackie Jackson, Stephanie Mills, Deniece Williams (‘Blind Dating’), Jeffrey Osborne (‘All Because Of You’) and The Whispers (‘Innocent’). Robert has also recorded keyboards with artists including the late George Howard (‘A Nice Place To Be’), Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson (‘The Two of Us’), Stanley Clarke (‘Find Out’) and Roy Ayers. Robert kept a low artistic profile throughout the Nineties. [source]
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Rest In Peace Rob. This was a great, cool, and grounded brotha…
Rest in Peace Little Rob. We will all Miss You!
ROB REST IN PEACE- WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER & GREAT LAUGHS
I MISS YOU MY BROTHA!
I praied to GOD to send me a big brother and he sent Robert Brookins. In my heart he will always be my big brother. He filled my teenage years with so much fun! I will never never forget you MY BIG BROTHER! REST IN GOD PEACE.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Brookins,He was a great talent,who never truly got the accolades he deserved,My condolences,love and prayers go out to his family,friends,and all like myself who were deeply touched by his music,and his life,I will always love and never forget you Mr Brookins,Rest in peace,My Brother,For Heaven has gained a suave,debonair gentleman that will grace the pearly gates forever!!You Will Be Missed,1 Luv!
I am so saddened by the passing of Robert Brookins,you will always be in my memories, i still remember the days back in Sac,you will be missed,i will see you in heaven! Love you!
Rest In Peace, Brother Robert ! I knew You & Your family in “the Heights’.
You had greatness, & GOD, & His grace throughout, & You will be in the
comfort of His arms in heaven…….We will miss You !!
Rest In Peace, Brother Robert ! I knew You & Your family in “the Heights’.
You had greatness, & GOD, & His grace throughout, & You will be in the
comfort of His arms in heaven……Godspeed !!!
My heart is with the family and my best friend his sister. There’s a new party goin’ on in Heaven!
Robert, you will be missed. I will always cherish the dangerous funk and soul
you put down on the Legendary Jackie Jackson’s album.