Artist description Will Robbins' musicianship and songwriting have been called many things: truthful, intelligent, soulful, refreshing, innovative, anointed, samurai, long overdue, and one of Charlotte, N.C.'s best kept secrets. Will Robbins' musical influences have transcended musical genre. So do not be too surprised to find his music in other genre categories. "I shy away from labels and categories sometimes, simply because I believe it limits my boundaries artistically; but at the same time, I really enjoy contributing to many different genres of music, and like most people I have my favorites.", W.R. is quoted. Call it contemporary Christian rock, jazz-funk fusion dance and instrumental, alternative rock, soul, or eclectic folk, new country, etc. Will Robbins offers something for most musical palettes to enjoy again and again. As a newcomer to MP3.com, listeners may want to stay tuned to what hot, smooth, jamming, electrifying, and clarifying tunes and CDs coming down the road.

Music Style Christian Rock/Pop/Jazz Fusion/Alternative FolkRock

Musical Influences Will Robbins' influences span the likes of Rich Mullins, Todd Rundgren, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, Kazume Watanabe, Miles Davis, James Brown, Dave Matthews, Sting, Joni Mitchell, Daryl Hall, Michael Brecker, John Coltrane, Stanley Clarke, Jeff Beck, Kenny Loggins, James Taylor, Lennon and McCartney, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix(whose doesn't?), Stevie Wonder, Jackson Browne, Weather Report, Steely Dan, Neil Young, David Crosby, Genesis, Yes, Kansas, Mick Jagger to Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and maybe even some early cave man beats and howls, to name a few.

Similar Artists Donald Fagan/Todd Rundgren/Billy Joel/Daryl Hall/John Mayer/Sting

Artist History Schooled in classical guitar by a disciple student Master guitarist Augustus Toole of the John Williams/Andre Segovia masters, W.R. quickly branched out and fused with the folk, rock, R&B, soul, classical, and jazz influences spanning the last seven decades, and then some. As a multi-instrumentalist on these current recordings, as well as vocalist, songwriter, producer, and engineer, Will Robbins lays out the inner workings of his hearts' passions. Says W. R.; "A greater thing than just the music has happened in my life, and that is the saving grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the World, and a lamp unto my feet. My hope ultimately in this music is to plant the seed of truth and encourage the hearts and lives of all that may listen, to turn to Jesus." W.R. has toured the Southeast, USA performing as a club artist in showbands, solo acts, duets, secular and in the ministry. He has toured with the Central Church of God choir in Europe, and has recorded with choirs and numerous other players. "The studio is my performing venue for this season, but I am excited about what music potentials lay ahead, with the fine folks at MP3.com! All of the real music of today should be the real folk music of tomorrow. I hope I have made a righteous contribution.", says W. R.

Instruments electric and acoustic guitars, bass, keyboards, synthesizers, percussion, harmonicas, all vocals

Albums WaterFlow

Location Charlotte, North Carolina - USA

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