Bruce Robinson,
singer/song writer and guitar, ukulele, harmonica and banjolele
playing retired Major League Baseball player, was born and raised in beach town La Jolla,
California. Playing sports and loving music from age 8, Bruce didn't seriously take up an
instrument until his years at Stanford University. Graduating after his junior year, Bruce
was a 1st round selection in the Major League Baseball draft.
Bruce could always be seen
carrying his guitar on road trips during his 10 year baseball career.
Bruce's lasting legacy on the game of baseball won't be his playing as his career was cut short due to a
drunken driver injuring his throwing shoulder. Instead, his lasting touch upon America's favorite pastime
will be his innovation for the catcher's chest protector, the
Robby Pad, a hinged flap designed to protect the
catcher's throwing shoulder. The Robby Pad is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York
and worn by nearly all catchers today from youth leagues to the Major Leagues.
Bruce continued to play and collect guitars after he began his business career and while he raised his
3 kids in San Diego, California. The singer/guitar player built an extensive list of country, rock and
folk covers. The early influences of the Beatles and James Taylor helped shape Bruce's songwriting when
he began to write his own music at age 54. Other influences were blues guitarists/friends, Billy Thompson
and Barney Roach. With their help, Bruce began to develop a love of Blues and Jazz.
As you listen to the 20 songs on Bruce's debut CD, reflect upon your life, think about the pains of youth
and age, love, sadness and happiness, simple joy and loss. Let go, love the moment, because every day is a
blessing. Most of all, Bruce hopes to put a smile on your face with his music.
Bruce's lasting legacy on the game of baseball won't be his playing as his career was cut short due to a
drunken driver injuring his throwing shoulder. Instead, his lasting touch upon America's favorite pastime
will be his innovation for the catcher's chest protector, the
Robby Pad, a hinged flap designed to protect the
catcher's throwing shoulder. The Robby Pad is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York
and worn by nearly all catchers today from youth leagues to the Major Leagues.
Bruce continued to play and collect guitars after he began his business career and while he raised his
3 kids in San Diego, California. The singer/guitar player built an extensive list of country, rock and
folk covers. The early influences of the Beatles and James Taylor helped shape Bruce's songwriting when
he began to write his own music at age 54. Other influences were blues guitarists/friends, Billy Thompson
and Barney Roach. With their help, Bruce began to develop a love of Blues and Jazz.
As you listen to the 20 songs on Bruce's debut CD, reflect upon your life, think about the pains of youth
and age, love, sadness and happiness, simple joy and loss. Let go, love the moment, because every day is a
blessing. Most of all, Bruce hopes to put a smile on your face with his music.
