| Birth name | Robert Robinson |
|---|---|
| Birth date | March 30, 1937 |
| Birth place | Comox, British Columbia, Canada |
| Death date | April 1, 2023 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Radio/television personality |
| Years active | 1953–2023 |
| Website | www.redrobinson.com |
Robert "Red" Robinson (March 30, 1937 – April 1, 2023) was a Canadian disc jockey. He was the first disc jockey to play rock and roll music in Vancouver, British Columbia.[citation needed]
Robinson died on April 1, 2023, at the age of 86.[1]
Honours
- In July 2016, Robinson was appointed to the Order Of British Columbia, the highest form of recognition by the BC government.[2]
References
- ^ "Red Robinson, legendary Vancouver radio personality, passes away at 86". Citynews Online. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "2016 Recipient: Robert Robinson – Vancouver : Order of BC"