KINGDOM OF MUSIC courtesy of Eric Jay Robinson

Eric Jay Robinson (aka) Eric Robinson,Eric & the gO0d gOoD Feeling, Eric of S,Express and now eriC7 has many accolades to his music career. Pianist ,composer,arranger,writer,singer,producer and now managing ,creative executive director producer of his new invention Mosound Entertainment  Ltd encompassing Music ,Shows,,Performance Parties, Concerts,Film,Fahion,Podcast,Books,

This website connects to many of the projects to his list of credits ie; 

Aretha Franklin ,SYLVESTER, Whitney Houston, Rev James Cleveland ,S-Express, Byron Stingley ,Patti Labelle and many more.

2025

Mosound Music 🎧

Production in Mosound Studios,London 

Interviewing new talented artists 

Mosound Film 🎬

Reyhan Lonsdale ,asst web tech.

Logan Wong, content asst, graphic tech.

Eric designing websites and blogs 

GodLifeMusic.com, Kingericmusic.com, 

Goldenboyclothing.com,

EricDesigns.co.uk

Mosound Ltd ©️ 2025

Interviewing film techs 

Storyboard designing for video “ Good Things “

2024  

Mosound Music 🎧

Funk Pumpers  project, Eric producing, writing ,costume design .

xEx r0cK project , Eric production and clothes design 

K

Mosound Films 🎬

Mosound websites and grapkkhics 

Reyhan Lonsdale , asst web tech and graphics 

Logan 

2023 

Mosound Films 🎬

Costume design ,styling by Eric

Archie Whiting and Theo Willitts ( film editing )

Nor ( film editing )

Christina  ( film editing )

Amir  ( cameraman )

Studio Video filming in Greenwich London

Reyhan 

Simon Green ,cameraman, co director filming in Battersea Park ( Diana & Eric ) 

Gido Karow , film assistant and photographer in Battersea Park ,London

Mosound Music 🎧

rOck E.P , Eric programming,writing demos for Mosound

2022 

Mosound Music 🎧 

roCk e.p ,Eric producing ,writing demos 

Mc Wonder (vocalist ,m.c,writer) “ PARADISE” Eric music composer ,producer for Mark Wonder

Mosound Films 🎬

Simon Green  ( film tech ,equipments assistant )

Reyhan Lonsdale , graphic asst for qr code ,cards 

Interviewing cameramen,studio assitants

Eric designing costumes for video 

2021 

Mosound Music 🎧

Artist Development ,Diana Raymond 

Eric composing  music,writing lyrics for Mosound

Denise Gordon ( vocalist ,performer ) Eric pianist for performance w/band.

2020 

Mosound Music 🎧

Writing ,Producing demos for Mosound

Mosound ( Online demos )

Jerry Coady ( vocalist ,writer) Eric producing demos for Jerry

Mark Kemp ( vocalist ,writer )  Eric produced demo for Mark 

2019

Mosound Music 🎧

Franke Pharoah  “ Soul Deep”              Eric  producer, co writer 

Franke Pharoah “ Young Man “             Eric pianist 

Dave Longmore Mixer ,Mastering 

Mosound ( Online demos )

Jerry Coady ( vocalist,writer ) Eric produced demos for Jerry

Mark Kemp ( vocalist,writer ) Eric produced demos for Mark 

Sahara Poette ( vocalist,writer ) Eric started demo for Sahara 

Mz Kimberly ( vocalist , performer) Eric pianist for London shows 

Tariq G  (Producer ) Eric pianist in studio ideas session,lyric writer for Tariq demos

Robert Mason, ( vocalist ,writer ) Eric produced demos for Robert 

Diana Raymond (vocalist ,writer ) Eric producing ALL Genres demos for Mosound

2018 

Mosound Music 🎧 

Andrei Mitriou, (vocalist ,rappers ) Eric producing song demos for Mosound 
Bogdan allone ( vocalist ,rapper ) Eric producing song demos for Mosound 

Omar  Iskandar  ( vocalist) Eric producing song demos for Mosound 

Gary Bardouille ( vocalist), Eric pianist ,The Ned ,London

Gary Bardouille ( vocalist), Eric pianist , Soho House ,London

Mosound Music 🎧

“Merry Christmas to me Merry Christmas to you”

Allesandro  Mandrides  ( vocalist,writer) featuring 

Danielle Nash ( vocalist , performer )

Michael Buchcannon ( mastering )

Eric producer ,arranger ,music composer,mixer and executive producer 

available on Mosound Jazz @ Mosound.co

Mosound Film 🎬 and Graphics 

Christian Schcfiano cameraman ,

Actors 

Allesandro  Mandrides ,film editing 

Eric video director , video

Genniva Ryan ( vocalist , writer ) Eric produced demo,composed music for “ Fine” by Genniva 

2017 

Mosound Music 🎧

Donna Williams (Vocalist, Writer ) Eric producing,writing ,composing demos for Mosound

David Freemans (vocalist,writer) Eric composing music, producing demos ( Indian style music ) for David 

Mz Kimberly ( vocalist ,performer ) Eric pianist ,accompanying in London clubs 

2016 

Mosound Music 🎧

Lori Chako, ( vocalist ) Eric producing ,writing, composing demos for Mosound

Mz Kimberly ( vocalist ) Eric rehearsing and performing  for London Clubs

Franke Pharoah ( vocalist ,writer ) “Soul Deep” , “Make You Mine “

Eric producing ,writing music for Franke in Mosound Studio,London 

Jon Moon ( engineer ) Eric producing Brass session,Adam Davey 

Lady ( spoons ) session ,

Sensible Studios ,London 

Diana Raymond ( writer of rap ) for Franke’s song “Make You Mine”

2015 

Mosound Music 🎧

Gary Bardouille,  ( vocalist,co writer )  Eric writer,producing demos

Funk Pumpers  projects ,Eric producing demos for Mosound

Church Pianist in Pasror Omasan 

Mosound Film 🎬

Simon Green ( web tech ) for Mosound website 

Richard ( graphics ,animation )

2014 

Mosound Music 🎧

Emanuella Panizzo (vocalist) Eric production ,writing demos for Mosound

Ella,( vocalist ) Eric producing ambient song demos for tv commercial company 

David Freeman ( vocalist ,writer )  Eric music producing demos ( Indian style music ) for David 

Mosound Film

David Freeman ( artist,seamstress,painter ) for crest 

Eric ( designing )  metal crown and crest for King Eric Music 

2013 

Mosound Music 🎧

Eric Programming ,Writing  projects for Mosound 

Tony Rhone ( vocalist ,writer ) Eric music composing,producing demos for Tony Rhone

Mosound Film 🎬

Eric designing cards,letterheads,adverts for talented students interviewing 

Logan Wong ( graphics tech , tech asst for logos ,letterheads,adverts 

(Mosound .co.uk) 

2012/13 

Maria Reign  (vocalist,performer)

Eric, writer and producer  (2) versions of song titled I Can’t be your Fool*✅

2012 

Mosound Music 🎧

Cher Stuart ( vocalist ,writer ) Eric co writer,producer song named “LoNd0n GiRL”

Angie Brown (vocalist , performer ) Eric production demo for Mosound

Donna Williams (vocalist co writer ) Eric productions and demos for Mosound 

House of Faith Church ,Eric pianist with band ,John Thompson ,bass, Barry Vincent guitar ,Daniel Dee John drums,Thomas Totten guitar,Chris Brown bass,

The Ukoko Family ( Vocalist )

Pastor Israel Ukoko,Orpington 

2011 

Patrick Alans *LOVEBOX* Eric pianist w/band 

Michelle Williams,exclusive performance w/ Patrick Alan band in Zulu Camden 

Mariah Carey and Prince Azim Charity in The Dorchester Hotel London, 

Eric pianist with the band 

House of Faith Church ,pianist with band ,John Thompson,bass, Barry Vincent guitar ,Pastor Israel Ukoko,Orpington 

2010 

Mosound Music 🎧

The Edge Bar *Sing A SonG*  Eric pianist and host weekly in Soho Sq,London 

Tony Rhone (vocalist,writer ) Eric co writing and producing demos for Tony

Nicola Emmanuel (vocalist ,writer) Eric music composer,producer ( jazz ) demo

Corey’s Song (Jazz ) for Nicola

House of Faith Church ,pianist with band ,Pastor Israel ukoko

Mosound Film 🎬 and Graphics

Gido Karow ( photographer, film tech ) session with Eric Robinson for PR 

Richard Nash (film tech,graphic designer) enhanced & animated logos for Mosound and King Eric Music 

Logan Wong (content asst, graphic tech ) for cards,notices and letterheads 

2009  

Mosound Music 🎧

Shena  “One Man Woman“ (http://www.shena.co.uk) 

Eric lyric writer 

James Winchester Producer 

Liam Payne of “One Direction” (vocalist, writer) Eric producing song demos

Diana Raymond (rap writer) for song w/Liam Payne  “One More Time “

Film and Graphics 

2008 

Mosound Music 🎧

Donna Williams (vocalist,writer ) Eric producing ( RnB )song demos for Mosound 

Manuela Panizzo ( vocalist ) Eric producing song demos for Mosound 

Omar Iskandar ( vocalist ) Eric producing song demos for Mosound

Omar Iskandar ( drum programming ) asst for Mosound songwriting 

2007 

Music 

Eric programming,writing “ FunkPumpers Projects “

D.J Luke Hope 

Hugh Stevenson 

Tommy LeFunk

Tom Berlin 

David Rosen mixer and programmer 

The Edge Bar “Sing a Song” Eric pianist and host for weekly open mic session

Soho Sq, London 

2006 

Music

Mz Kimberly ( Vocalist,Performer ) Eric pianist for the London shows 

Frankie Pharoah ( vocalist,writier ) Eric pre production demos for Franke Pharoah

Tony Rhone ( Vocalist, Writer ) Eric co writing ,producing demos for Tony Rhone 

The Edge Bar “Sing a Song” Eric pianist and host for weekly open mic session 

Soho Sq, London 

2005 

Gary Bardouille (vocalist ) Eric pianist in The Living Room venues, London

Manuela Panizzo ( vocalist ) Eric pianist in The Living Room venues ,London 

Donna Williams (vocalist ) Eric pianist in The Living Room venues ,London

Voiija ( vocalist ,writer ) Eric producing ,co writings demos with and for Voiija

Therese (vocalist ) w/Stonebridge ;Eric pianist in Kensington Club,London 

2004

Music 7

Gary Bardouille (vocalist ) Eric pianist  ) in The Living Room venues, London and other events in England 

David Rosen ( mixer ,programmer ) Eric producing songs ,mixing,arranging and programmer for  New Worlld “Paradise is Waiting” for Music 7

2003 

Music 7

Eric, producer ,music composer of “Precious Lord” for Tony Rhone 

Colin Favor ,( D.J )additional music writer of bass line for Tony Rhone’s “Living Large”

Colin Favor ( D.J ) additional music arrangement on Tony Rhone’s “Precious Lord”

Take Boom ( featured vocalist ) on Tony Rhone’s “Precious Lord “

Tony Rhone vocalist,writer  “Living Large” Eric Producer,co writer

Gordon Hulbert mixer ,engineer ) Tony Rhone’s “Precious Lord”

Eric, producer ,vocal arranger “ Living Large “ for Tony Rhone 

David Rosen ,( mixer & mastering ) Tony Rhone’s “Living Large”

INGA ( vocalist ,performer )Eric Producing ,writing songs for (Inga) Swedish artist.

Gary Bardouille ( vocalist ) Eric,pianist inLondon venues

High Praises Church ,pianist with band , John Thompson ,Bass Pastor Kofi 

2002 

Music 7

Joycelyn Browm ( vocalist,performer,writer )

Oliver Chetam (vocalist ,performer,writer )

Eric Musical Director for their show in SOUND ,Liecester Sq London.

Rick James Bass,Luca Campaner Guitar,Steve.  Keyboards ,Eric’s Young Drums,Eric’s Robinson Keyboards ,The band .
Ivor O’Brien,(vocalist ,writer). Co writing ,demos ( Faith Funk ) 

Lori Chacko ( vocalist ) .Producing and writing song demos ( RoCk )

2001 

Music 7

Eric produced pre master “ Song of Peace “

Colin Lee ,(writer) “Song of Peace”for Tibet  freedom cause.

Townhouse Studios London.

Eddy Armani  ( vocalist ) featured artist on “Song of Peace”

Sounds of Joy ( backing vocalist )

Dali Lama (.             ) met w/Colin Lee & all musicians associated with the project 

Sounds of Joy ,( choral group ) Eric music composer,director for a blend of uptempo and mid tempo inspiration songs performed Sunday afternoons in 

WKD café  Camden,London and other occasions 

Gary Bardouille Co founder ,rehearsal coordinator.

Elizabeth Troy,Gary Bordouille,Lesley,Davina Henry ,Phillip Gates,Marcus O’Higgins.

2000 

Music 7

Tony Rhone,( vocalist ,writer , Eric composing,co writing demo songs for Tony.

Gail McKinnon ( vocalist,actor,performer ) Eric ,musical director for band 

Eric Young ,Drums, Derek McIntyre Bass ,Eric pianist 

Kerry                     ( backing vocalist )

Too 2 Much , Soho London

1999 

Music 7

New World “ Paradise is waiting “ E.P Produced and Distributed for Music7

Johan Melander,Swedish ( vocalist,writer,guitarist ) Eric producing co writing pop- rock song demos 

Patrick Alan ( host ,vocalist ) “ The Love Box”  Open Mic ,Eric musical director pianist

10 Rooms ,Piccadilly LoNd0n

Film and Graphics 

Adam Slawson , assistant designer,tech engineer 

1998 

Music 7

Eric Producing ,writing for Music 7 

David Rosen (mixing and programming) Eric Producing ,writing for Music 7 

New World , vocal band,rehearsing sessions 

Patrick Alan ( Host ,Vocalist ) “ The Love Box”  Open Mic ,Eric musical dpianist

10 Rooms ,Piccadilly LoNd0n

Film and Graphics 

Adam Slawson  ( graphics asst )

Logan Wong ( 

1997 

Music 7

Eric ,producing and recording  music for “ New World “ Music 7

Winn Austin ( featured vocalist ) “Giving Love” Music 7

Maddie Chan ( featured vocalist ) “ Giving Love “ Music 7

(Byron Stingley) ( vocalist,writer ) “Get up Everybody “ ( http://youtu.be/FLudZ2BwYP8)  Eric co writer .

Villa de Caesar London SW1  Pimlico riverside restaurant, Eric Musical Director.

Gary Bardouille , Manuela Panizzo ( vocalist ) in the Villa de Caesar

Gary Bardouille (vocalist) Eric producing songwriting demos 

Manuela Pannizzo.(vocalist) Eric,producing,songwriting demos 

Sounds of Joy [techno e.p] Eric Produced and distributed 10 copies to D.J’s

Film and Graphics 

Clive & Davis  ,Photography for New World “Giving Love” photo session.

1996 

Music 7

Eric Producing , ( techno e.p ) “Love Power” co writing ,demos  for Music 7 

Manuela Panizzo ( vocalist ) on “Love Power”

Villa de Cesare Pimlico riverside restaurant ,London ,Eric ,Musical Director

Voiija  ( vocalist,writer ) Eric producing demos ,co writing for Voiija 

1995

Music

Eddy Armani ( vocalist ,writer ) Eric producing,co writing song demos for Eddy 

Jenny Bellstar ( featured vocalist ) Eric’s production of “Rythmn Stick” for Eddy

Villa de Caesar  Pimlico riverside restaurant ,Eric Musical Director,London 

Manuela Panizzo, Gary Bardouille vocalist , 

Dean Mark Bass, Luca Campenero guitar, various drummers and occasional guest musicians

Martin Wall,Jenny Bellstar co writers and song title originator.

Jenny Bellstar ( vocalist ,writer ) Eric co writing 9 songs for youth theatre play 

1994 

Music 

URDANG Academy, courtesy of Mrs Urdang ,

Eric  auditioned ,formed,rehearsed and demo,d (4) vocal bands  for Music 7

GodTribe ( male RnB hip hop ) members ,Franke Pharoah

Female ( DnB trio ) members, 

nEw WorLd (house music ) members Maddie Chan ( Angel )

Sounds of Joy ( techno tempoed choir )rehearsed and performed 

Elizabeth Troy , GaryBardouille, Marcus O’Higgins,Davaro,  Davina,, Billie Ray Martin

WKD in Camden Londonon Sunday afternoon gospel and soulful performance

1993 

Music 

Roachford ,Andrew Roachford band Tour ,Eric keyboards,backing vocalist

Wembley stadium ,tour in England,Germany & Switzerland including television.

BackBar Club ,“ So You Think You Can Sing” talent contest , Eric pianist ,host

Simon Green (vocalist & guest host ) 

Gary Bardouille, (vocalist & guest host )

Manuela Panizzo ( Winner of  talent show , guest host & vocalist )

Music

Martha Wash *Debut album RCA recorded in New York ,Eric producer ,writer .

Hold On Part 1&2 ,( http://youtu.be/EUTudcBWPxU)co writer,arranger,producer 

Mark of Homeboy Hippie & The Funky Dred , co arranging “Hold On Part II”

Pete Smith, Co arranged music for “Hold On Part II”

Duquincy Cooks (vocalist,writer) “ No Need to be Sorry “

Eric music demo ,music writer.

Todd Terry  producer ( http://youtu.be/a0axBH8bdzY) “Just Us “Tees Mix 

Eric co writer 

Todd Terry producer ( http://youtu.be/eu3Jej7twwg) “Run around”

Eric lyric writer 

1991 

Music

Limelight VIP bar , Eric pianist ,vocalist 

Boy George , Nelson Mandela concert in the park, Eric pianist, musical director 

Eric and the Good Good Feeling Tour, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Holland, Ireland,Scotland,England 

Solange Urdange ( dancer ) Claire Frith ( dancer ) Voiija ( dancer ) Elaine & Yvette (dancers) 

1990 

Music

 Eric & the good good feeling “Funky” album  Eric co writer, co producer ,singer

Andy Taylor, executive producer ,co producer ,musician .

Rob Hallett , business manager, video producer, manager ,executive producer 

Good gOOD Feeling)(http://youtu.be/WeYYNU8AfOI)(Give  co writer Reis Etan

Eric and the gOod Go0D gOspel choir ,formed ,rehearsed and performed in the club “ Limelight” LoNd0n

Eric & the Good Good Feeling “Funky” video produced by Rob Hallett ,Andy Taylor 

Hold On “Hold On Dont give uP” Pretty girl “Funky” Green eyes “Human Nature” You Comfort me so Sweetly “You’re The Light of my world” album titles 

Kenny Moore pianist with Tina Turner & James Cleveland ,co writing songs 

Vinnie Mann,Angie Brown, Eric,s singers group special in Limelight ,London

1989 

Music 

S Express , Mark Moore (producer) “Hey Music Lover” (http://youtu.be/GjscTjh7iwA) television & tour in Poland,Germany.

Kevin Callen’s Singers night ,Eric pianist ,host in The Milk Bar,LoNd0n 

Jeb Millions Singers night Eric pianist ,host in Jazz Cafe,Camden,London

Paul Caplin dismissed the band ,signed Eric to Equinox Records”the company of

Sam Brown (vocalist) recorded duet vocal on “Hold On”

Andy Taylor the famous producer,writer,guitarist of Duran Duran,Power Station and many other accolades .

Rob Hallett the business coordinator with Andy Taylor,Equinox Records 

Eric & the Good Good Feeling “Good Good Feeling” video ,produced by Rob Hallett and Andy Taylor

1988

Browns  ,Covent Garden ,London ,an exclusive private members club 

Eric pianist, singer ,host once a week w/ such guest vocalist as Sam Brown,Mica Paris,Kenny Moore .

Limelight London , Eric pianist and vocalist in the V.I.P bar 

Limelight London ,Eric and the gOod Go0D gOspel choir in the club “ formed from association with the club managers

“ Kenny Moore “ pianist with James Cleveland and Tina Turner, 

Eric co writing songs with Kenny .

Paul Caplin added John Phillip liliesco , Eric’s  management team ,London

Reis Etan ( Kookie ) Eric co writing songs for Good Good Feeling album

Sean (Toby]. Writer of phrase ( hey ma stop that baby from squilling here comes eric and the good good feeling ) 

1987

Paul Caplin ,founder,creative ,executive producer of Eric and The Good Good Feeling, auditioned the members Joe Cang,Jane ,Jill ,Domonic Hawkins,Franke Pharoah,Chris Taylor

Paul Caplin Co produced demos ,directed rehearsals.

Kate Garner, styled costumes arranged photo sessions 

Kim Bowen ,assistant stylist

Eric and the Good Feeling Performed in WAG London ,Limelight London,

Centre Point Theatre London 

1986

Paul Caplin signed a Warner Brothers publishing agreement with Eric.

Eric and the GoOd g0oD Feeling on MCA “Number 1 going higher all the time”

1985

Steve Swindles “upbeat“ club , Eric pianist ,host in the Arts Club 50 Frith Street Soho London 

Afrodisiac , Caron Wheeler,Claudia Fontaine,Naomi , renown for their soulful backing vocals with many British artist 

Eric co jwriting music ,producing demos 

Singh ( Manager, Sythn shop owner) ,Eric recorded demos in

Hugh Portnow studios ,Euston ,London 

1984

 Frank Collins of KOKOMO , formed a vocal band named Vamp with 

Paddie Mchugh,Diane Birch,Frank Collins and Eric vocals,keyboards 

Frank Collins, Writing and producing demos 

Curtis Plunkett personal manager introduced 

Lloyd Beiny (manager) ,Eric signed with Lloyd. thanks to Curtis Plunkett 

Kingly St Club London , Eric performing original songs.

Steve Swindells club night Brixton ,Eric performing original songs.

BBC “ Gospel Music Show “Eric Robinson” with the KOKOMO singers 

1983  

Marilyn (vocalist )”Despite straight lines” album

Give it up)(http://youtu.be/9t-LcPkoiDM)  Co written with Tom Liebengood 

Third  Eye)(http://youtu.be/uxENNL0OT_I) Co writter 

Eric produced songs on the album

Marilyn (vocalist)  Eric co writing songs 

1982 

Music

Allen Zentz ( producer,studio owner ) 

Robert White ( RCA ,A&R ) Eric signed with RCA

Eric Robinson “Walk in the Light “ co producer  ,writer,vocals.

“Walk in the light”  ( http://youtu.be/2If9CwIa9t8)

Patti Labelle ( featured vocalist ) Laurenae Wilkinson,Valarie,featured musicians Davey Johnston guitar,Robin Ford.guitar.Paulino de Costa ,sythn Programmer 

 Brotherly Love “Such as i have” live album,Eric writer,vocalist,pianist

(sT Regis Brothers) rehearsed and accompanying all songs on the album.

HOLLYWOOD to LoNd0n courtesy of Frank Collins 

Frank Collins , Eric producing demos co writing 

1981 

Allen Zentz ,Executive ,Creative ,Producer 

Yvan Merrenea co arranger ,In His Hands, NoCondemnation,Sunbeams

Eric Robinson “Walk in the co written with Andrew Frank

Patti Labelle featured vocalist “In his hands”

Laurenae Wilkinson,Valarie,featured vocalist 

Davey Johnston guitar,Robin Ford.guitar.Paulino de Costa percussion

“Wonderful Counselor” Eric writer of song recorded by 

Rev James Cleveland) (http://youtu.be/50IzfsbhDpQ) and  performed by Whitney Houston (http://youtu.be/xiWyfAEU-VU) with her mom & brother in the the american *grammy* ceremony.

Two Tons O Fun “Back at Cha Ya” album

I depend on you)(http://youtu.be/fgtf2rxn164) (Co writer w/Victor Orsborne 

Ive got to make it on my own                               Co writer Victor Orsborne

Eric pianist ,co writer,arranger with band in Fantasy recording studios

Harvey Fuqua Producer ,recorded in Fantasy studios Berkeley California 

🎶Eric’s Emperic Journey from Motown to Mosound 🎶

Methodist Hospital ,Indianapolis Indian 05:30 Lila lee Robinson birthed. her one & only son

Methodist Hospital ,Indianapolis Indian 05:30 Lila lee Robinson birthed.her one & only son

At year 3 Eric saw a shiny timbal that he reached for with much glee,it was a tambourine,little did he know he was in the Church of God in Christ a congregation of people Lila had found her foundation of biblical knowledge as well the joyous high tempo’s of songs ,dance ,voiceful testimonies, prayer ,healing,tarrying for the holly spirit services 

Mary McClaren and Lila rented a duplex in what seemed to be a classy area of Indianapolis , Lisa McClaren ,Mary’s child and Eric were known to be cousins ,in this house Lila began cultivating Eric’s singing talent with the song “Yes Jesus Loves Me “ recording his voice on a reel to reel recording machine ( smiles )

Eric toddled out of the house to the side walk ,seeing a man throwing his smoky cigarette end to the ground,Eric picked it from the ground and started to puff when instant shock ,Lila snatched the toddlers arm,grabbed the cigarette threw it to the ground ,reprimanding Eric .

in his 5th year Eric intuitively began playing piano inspired by the consistent gospel church participation of his Cherokee Indian missionary momma, the list and variation of church attendances from Methodist to Baptist,Pentecostal to C.O.G.I.C kept an imaginable sense of glorious music,singers,harmony,culminating in Eric’s innate ability to play the church songs instinctively 

Lila a single mother living in a lower income area of Indianapolis,decorated the small apartment showing her son how to make any  pristine ,she chose to have the age 15 girl neighbour to babysit Eric while she found work as a cosmetologist ,while being put to nap one day the babysitter raised her skirt ,lowered her panties and placed Eric on top of her ,with complete aww and curiosity Eric was then placed on top of her brother and left there , this encounter started the awakening of Eric’s inquisitive nature ,what did this mean (?)

That very day the return of mother had smiles,good conversation and food being made , Eric’s consciousness urged him to express the experience of the day with the babysitter…….. oh oh Lila’s face extremely disapproving as she immediately clothed herself went down stairs confronted the girl and her mother ,returned to teach Eric’s a prayer of repentance ,teaching that this behaviour is unexceptable before God ,her polo gives,hugs and return to gospel music was the solace 

By his 7th birthday Eric was tutored by Ms Valarie Hudson learning to read classical and jazz piano music.

Vocal Performing Concerts began in year 8 ,singing classical,negro spirituals & gospel music accompanied by Jimmy Halliburton ,occasionally while rehearsing in Uncle Jimmy Halliburton’s apartment,Eric saw men Lund the kitchen table sharing in drinks and cigarettes ,once or twice sitting on one another’s laps ,hmmmmm? one day while venturing through Uncle Jimmy shelved collection of books , a male erotic book of photography with men in poses alone or with other men …… hmmmm? but they all seemed so natural that no real attention was necessary …….. 

Grace Apostolic Church Sunday evening radio broadcast,was a special treat to Eric’s senses to actually be there in the midst of a structured yet spiritually led service was sheer joy ,and adding to the experience,Eric was featured soloist ever so often ,accompanied by Rose Morris & Betty Haynes pure excellence 

by year 9 Eric was pianist,composer and arranger for youth church choirs in Church of the Living God Rev Hawkins pastor youth choir,St John Baptist Church youth choir , and Faith Apostolic Church Rev Plummer ,who’s daughter Gennivere Plummer and Eric had french kissing lessons lol ( many explicit references to the people that approached Eric in intimate ways) and vice versa 

After years of attending Thomas A Dorseys Gospel convention of Choirs and Choruses , Eric performed as pianist and soloist in some of the conventions singing competitions that convened in USA’s popular cities ,a great source of inspiration and joy , the experience of being choir director arranger,composer and pianist , one year teaching my arrangement of “ In His Hands “ i featuring Mary Beth Gentry ( exhilarating 🎶 )

Year 10 my mother named my gospel ( trio )The Echoes of Grace with

singers [ Sharon Ellen Moore and Sonya ) this association gladened my heart to rehearse in their parents house ,and innovate new harmonies with their great enthusiasm and mellow tones ,we sang in various churches and traveled few singing engagements outside of Indianapolis ( mellifluous) 

( the recording now available)

Also my faithful mother started commuting me before Sunday service to Anderson Indiana to Rev L.C Jackson’s Pentecostal church where the Hammond B3 organ became the instrument of choice , Rev Jackson’s and I ,our synchronicity in improvisation of adlibs and segways that elevated the participants ,the atmosphere most times to exuberantly dancing bpm 125 bpm or more church dance ( )

By year 11 Eric was pianist in Grace Apostolic Church with the well competent Rose Golder the M.D and Betty Haynes pianist , Rose the senior choir teacher ,Donald Pennick choir director,Classical,Anthemns,Hymns and Gospel ,an aspect that was extraordinary in the charismatic Pentecostal assemblies and admirably welcomed

Grace church were Eric formed a vocal quartet The Pentecostal Ambassadors [ Donald Golder,Remus Wright ,Thomas Hill ] of whom all are pastors of their own thriving assemblies 

aDonald Golder Temple of Praise Indianapolis Indiana ,Thomas Hill Indianapolis Indiana ,Remus Wright

Donald Golder and I founded the youth choir named by mom The Bishops Choir of Grace Apostolic Church ,I had reached a momentum of professional 

Eric’s close friend had just started smoking weed and listening to Motowns artist,also teaching the technique of rapping to girls on the telephone while Issac Hayes music was subtle volume ( yeah ) brilliant !!! especially that Eric’s girlfriend lived across the street of best friends family home.

By year 13 Eric’s in “High School”and the rotc marching regiment plus outfit was attractive to join and he did for 2 weeks lol ,when the real task for members was revealed , Eric opted out

Drug dealer ? Who said anything about drugs & a church boy ,THC was the drug available and what an extraordinary fantastical experience every time lol, most the time piano room was the class room .

Black Power “ right on “ sister in church offered my best friend & myself a LSD ,with vodka and orange juice session we reclined ,eyes closed and listened to her selection,Pink Floyd album,Issac Hayes album & Nicky Giovanni album ,

this was par for the course that Eric would experience agin and again ,with the right perspectives ( now one understands)

Now Eric’s perspective of life ,love and pursuit of career in music has changed from mom’s guidance and she’s still somewhat demanding that Eric adhere to her rules ,with a dispute between mother and son ,she ordered Eric to collect a small sturdy branch from a tree for her to chastise his dis obedience,Eric’s mind while walking to the tree ( changed ) he turned to Lila and said ,today if you hit me I will hit you in return,Lila’s Cherokee Indian cheekbones were heightened,eyes squinted ,with firm voice she stated ,if hit by Eric she would kill him, maybe it’s better that he leave ,and with that said Eric moved to his closest kin.

Aunt Mary’s home with cousin Lisa ,reunited again, a wonderful family atmosphere where he listened to Sly and the Family Stone ,Issac Haynes , Stevie Wonder,Barry White ,Earth Wind and Fire ,Aretha Franklin ,especially Donny Hathaway and MOTOWN music’s artist, a new era of music,thought,experiments,worldly indulgences seen and experienced in a most sophisticated environment.

Arlington High School Eric found his Love for artist Donny Hathaway an inspiration for his own style, He enters the yearly talent shows ,once with [ Cheryl Hawkins ) duet of song entitled “Where is The Love” received by students with respect 

Carol Trotter a sassy ,classy, wealthy senior in high school invites Eric to a midday cocktails with marijuana sesh in her family home,while enjoying the events ,carol mentions that Bobby Womacks band are in there home and as soon as we here them wakened she’d like them to hear me play piano & sing , when Bobby Womack arrives to the house Eric sings ,immediately Bobby writes his telephone number on a small piece of paper with invitation to join the band upon locating in Los Angelos ( wOw)

Eric returns to his church obligations ,girlfriends , best friends,new diverse acquaintances and many other activities that were beginning to colour his opinions as to his career choices his decisions regarding people’s actions vs people’s reality ,christian and secular , now influenced in seeing that the “ Jackson 5 “ a few cities away were now a household word ,the designation seemed to be Hollywood .

🎶From Motown to Mosound 🎶

Year 14 , A gift of $100 from a girl named Viviene bought the $99 ticket 

HOLLYWOOD ,Eric’s leaving Indianapolis ,alone was intuitively ,spiritually guided ,

5 days bus journey where manners with instinct made enough acquaintance that shared food and drink during the journey ,upon arrival in the downtown L.A bus terminal one was enamoured with being in the sunny ,palm tree city, however 8 hours of exchanged glances with international passengers a reverse charge call was made to an associated Indianapolis church member ,he suggested the introduction to (Valarie & mama Beck) should be made .

They spoke with me ,welcomed me in their home ,I soon heard them say they were acquainted with my mother OMGosh, after 2 weeks of complete comfort & excitement in their sunny California apartment they phoned my mother telling her Eric is safe ,he would like to live in California (Ooooooo ) mom said had it been a day earlier she’d have sent the juvenile authorities to collect me ,but that day she’d worried enough and could grant my request to live there if I really decided that is my choice ,of course YEAH .

While on tours I frequented many clubs and met a variety of characters,designers,"

🎶Eric’s Emperic Journey from Motown to Mosound 🎶

In Indianapolis Indiana’s Methodist Hospital Lila lee Robinson gave birth to her one & only son 

Eric Jay Robinson

year 3 Eric saw a shiny timbal that he reached for with much glee,it was a tambourine,little did he know he was in the Church of God in Christ a congregation of people Lila had found her foundation of biblical knowledge as well the joyous high tempo’s of songs ,dance ,voiceful testimonies, prayer ,healing,tarrying for the holly spirit services 

Mary McClaren and Lila rented a duplex in what seemed to be a classy area of Indianapolis , Lisa McClaren ,Mary’s child and Eric were known to be cousins ,in this house Lila began cultivating Eric’s singing talent with the song “Yes Jesus Loves Me “ recording his voice on a reel to reel recording machine ( smiles )

Eric toddled out of the house to the side walk ,seeing a man throwing his smoky cigarette end to the ground,Eric picked it from the ground and started to puff when instant shock ,Lila snatched the toddlers arm,grabbed the cigarette threw it to the ground ,reprimanding Eric .

in his 5th year Eric intuitively began playing piano inspired by the consistent gospel church participation of his Cherokee Indian missionary momma, the list and variation of church attendances from Methodist to Baptist,Pentecostal to C.O.G.I.C kept an imaginable sense of glorious music,singers,harmony,culminating in Eric’s innate ability to play the church songs instinctively 

Lila a single mother living in a lower income area of Indianapolis,decorated the small apartment showing her son how to make any  pristine ,she chose to have the age 15 girl neighbour to babysit Eric while she found work as a cosmetologist ,while being put to nap one day the babysitter raised her skirt ,lowered her panties and placed Eric on top of her ,with complete aww and curiosity Eric was then placed on top of her brother and left there , this encounter started the awakening of Eric’s inquisitive nature ,what did this mean (?)

That very day the return of mother had smiles,good conversation and food being made , Eric’s consciousness urged him to express the experience of the day with the babysitter…….. oh oh Lila’s face extremely disapproving as she immediately clothed herself went down stairs confronted the girl and her mother ,returned to teach Eric a prayer of repentance ,teaching that this behaviour is unexceptable before God ,her hugs and return to gospel music was the solace 

By his 7th birthday Eric was tutored by Ms Valarie Hudson learning to read classical and jazz piano music.

Vocal Performing Concerts began in year 8 ,singing classical,negro spirituals & gospel music accompanied by uncle Jimmy Halliburton ,occasionally Eric was guest soloist on the Grace Apostolic Church Sunday evening radio broadcast,by year 9 Eric was pianist,composer and arranger for youth church choirs in Church of the Living God Rev Hawkins pastor youth choir,St John Baptist Church youth choir , and Faith Apostolic Church Rev Plummer ,who’s daughter Gennivere Plummer and Eric had french kissing lessons lol ( many explicit references to the people that approached Eric in intimate ways) and vice versa 

After years of attending Thomas A Dorseys Gospel convention of Choirs and Choruses , Eric performed as pianist and soloist in some of the conventions singing competitions that convened in USA’s popular cities ,a great source of inspiration and joy , the experience of being choir director arranger,composer and pianist , one year teaching my arrangement of “ In His Hands “ i featuring Mary Beth Gentry ( exhilarating 🎶 )

Year 10 my mother named my gospel ( trio )The Echoes of Grace with

singers [ Sharon Ellen Moore and Sonya ) this association gladened my heart to rehearse in their parents house ,and innovate new harmonies with their great enthusiasm and mellow tones ,we sang in various churches and traveled few singing engagements outside of Indianapolis ( mellifluous) 

( the recording now available)

Also my faithful mother started commuting me before Sunday service to Anderson Indiana to Rev L.C Jackson’s Pentecostal church where the Hammond B3 organ became the instrument of choice , Rev Jackson’s and I ,our synchronicity in improvisation of adlibs and segways that elevated the participants ,the atmosphere most times to dancing bpm 125 bpm or more church dance ( )

By year 11 Eric was pianist in Grace Apostolic Church with the well competent Rose Golder the M.D and Betty Haynes pianist , Rose the senior choir teacher ,Donald Pennick choir director,Classical,Anthemns,Hymns and Gospel ,an aspect that was extraordinary in the charismatic Pentecostal assemblies and admirably welcomed

Grace church were Eric formed a vocal quartet The Pentecostal Ambassadors [ Donald Golder,Remus Wright ,Thomas Hill ] of whom all are pastors of their own thriving assemblies 

aDonald Golder Temple of Praise Indianapolis Indiana ,Thomas Hill Indianapolis Indiana ,Remus Wright

Donald Golder and I founded the youth choir named by mom The Bishops Choir of Grace Apostolic Church ,I had reached a momentum of professional 

Eric’s close friend had just started smoking weed and listening to Motowns artist,also teaching the technique of rapping to girls on the telephone while Issac Hayes music was subtle volume ( yeah ) brilliant !!! especially that Eric’s girlfriend lived across the street of best friends family home.

By year 13 Eric’s in “High School”and the rotc marching regiment plus outfit was attractive to join and he did for 2 weeks lol ,when the real task for members was revealed , Eric opted out

Drug dealer ? Who said anything about drugs & a church boy ,THC was the drug available and what a extraordinary fantastical experience every time lol,

most the time piano room was the class room .

Black Power “ right on “ sister in church offered my best friend & myself a LSD ,with vodka and orange juice session we reclined ,eyes closed and listened to her selection,Pink Floyd album,Issac Hayes album & Nicky Giovanni album ,

this was par for the course that Eric would experience agin and again ,with the right perspectives ( now one understands)

Now Eric’s perspective of life ,love and pursuit of career in music has changed from mom’s guidance and she’s still somewhat demanding that Eric adhere to her rules ,with a dispute between mother and son ,she ordered Eric to collect a small sturdy branch from a tree for her to chastise his dis obedience,Eric’s mind while walking to the tree ( changed ) he turned to Lila and said ,today if you hit me I will hit you in return,Lila’s Cherokee Indian cheekbones were heightened,eyes squinted ,with firm voice she stated ,if hit by Eric she would kill him,maybe it’s better that he leave ,and with that said Eric moved to his 

Aunt Mary’s home with cousin Lisa ,reunited again, a wonderful family atmosphere where he listened to Sly and the Family Stone ,Issac Haynes , Stevie Wonder,Barry White ,Earth Wind and Fire ,Aretha Franklin ,especially Donny Hathaway and MOTOWN music’s artist, a new era of music,thought,experiments,worldly indulgences seen and experienced in a most sophisticated environment.

Arlington High School Eric found his Love for artist Donny Hathaway an inspiration for his own style, He enters the yearly talent shows ,once with [ Cheryl Hawkins ) duet of song entitled “Where is The Love” received by students with respect 

Carol Trotter a sassy ,classy, wealthy senior in high school invites Eric to a midday cocktails with marijuana sesh in her family home,while enjoying the events ,carol mentions that Bobby Womacks band are in there home and as soon as we here them wakened she’d like them to hear me play piano & sing , when Bobby Womack arrives to the house Eric sings ,immediately Bobby writes his telephone number on a small piece of paper with invitation to join the band upon locating in Los Angelos ( wOw)

Eric returns to his church obligations ,girlfriends , best friends,new diverse acquaintances and many other activities that were beginning to colour his opinions as to his career choices his decisions regarding people’s actions vs people’s reality ,christian and secular , now influenced in seeing that the “ Jackson 5 “ a few cities away were now a household word ,the designation seemed to be Hollywood .

🎶From Motown to Mosound 🎶

Year 14 , A gift of $100 from a girl named Viviene bought the $99 ticket 

HOLLYWOOD ,Eric’s leaving Indianapolis ,alone intuitively ,spiritually guided ,

5 days bus journey where manners with instinct made enough acquaintance that shared food and drink during the journey ,upon arrival in the downtown L.A bus terminal one was enamoured with being in the sunny ,palm tree city, however 8 hours of exchanged glances with international passengers a reverse charge call was made to an associated Indianapolis church member ,he suggested the introduction to (Valarie & mama Beck) should be made .

They spoke with me ,welcomed me in their home ,I soon heard them say they were acquainted with my mother OMGosh, after 2 weeks of complete comfort & excitement in their sunny California apartment they phoned my mother telling her Eric is safe ,he would like to live in California (Ooooooo ) mom said had it been a day earlier she’d have sent the juvenile authorities to collect me ,but that day she’d worried enough and could grant my request to live there if I really decided that is my choice ,of course YEAH .

Next was their introducing me to the Rev McGrew pastor ,spiritual advisor with famous celebrity clientele, I can remember Rev’s happy almost hilarious smile and vigorous actions as he enjoyed life ,driving a car ,cooking dinner or singing gospel classics in his church was always lively , I was thoroughly elated being his personal pianist ,we had a jolly collaboration , I resided in his luxurious & spiritual duplex for a few months …..

Some months onwards a scheduled meeting with Josh Albert Hailey eventually led to co writing gospel songs , then cohabiting in my own room in the big Cambridge house ,Josh was named *Godfather * his mentoring was the exact guidance needed for Eric’s HOLLYWOOD extravaganza.

There in Cambridge house i met gospel icons Cassetta George ,Isiah Jones ,Carl Bean,Joel Webster, Josephine Howard ,Charles May, ( Henry Jackson) who lived there ,rehearsing his singers weekly , an international consortium of gospel singers & musicians were always welcomed ,sometimes the best time for composing was 03:00 a.m what a exuberant lifestyle and edifying to the human spirit . 

Rev James Cleveland (King of Gospel) was introduced to Eric via his musicianship ,writing involvement in L.A gospel culture .

Eric evolved as gospel pianist, writer, arranger ,learning from Rev Clevland 

when hired to play Hammond b3 on Rev Cleveland’s tour 

Kenny Moore pianist with Tina Turner was pianist on this tour ,that’s were friendship began .

Rev James Cleveland recorded songs written by Eric and Josh Albert Hailey, “ Ready when you come” Only the strong survive ,”Wonderful Counsellor “

Revisiting “Indianapolis” where a very sassy girl named Carol Trotter had an impromptu wine w/smoke,food and laughs hokey from school afternoon sesh ,surprisingly introduced Eric to Bobby Womacks band ,that just happened to be rehearsing in their house ,When Bobby and the band heard Eric’s style of playing music ,they unanimously said “church” then offered Eric a job whenever he’d make it to HOLLYWOOD ,( Amazing ) as “Stop On By” was topping the charts that week and I suppose they were performing in Indy while touring, however sparkling stars were so bright for my year 13 eyes ,meeting RnB royalty 

Bobby then wrote his phone number on a small piece of paper ( incredible )

Now returned to centre of Los Angelos ,Eric comfortable ,creative living ,composing songs in Cambridge St house ,learning more re;gospel vocal ranges ,when suddenly a notion to phone ( Bobby Womack ) …. his intuition was correct ,an immediate answer was Bobbys voice, the (wow factor ) he really remembered meeting in Indianapolis, a cab ride into the HOLLYWOOD hills were his band had just finished their rehearsal ,Bob asked them to reconvene and listen to the way I play Hammond B3 ,they collectively said Church !!! I was invited to tour the USA staring in a few hours wOw, Bobby introduced me as singer ,soon the band & I played intro to the show ,I sang “ Tell Me Something Good” and the band led by Truman Thomas improvised on Donny Hathaways composition “Valdez in the Country” Curtis ,Friendly, Cecil Womack and a Lady special guest soloist were a excellent show as his repertoire included a impressive amount of top 10 chart songs …… months on I enjoyed my 16th birthday while on tour ,the band were instrumental in making the party ….. I remember listening to Stevie Wonders new album on repeat 🎶 etc 

5 months on tour ,Eric had several sniffs of the white powder ,always in jovial company ,sometimes prior to a performance and what great exhilaration .

Tour ended Eric had bought some extraordinary clothes ,yet saved only $300 assured there’d be more money incoming, Cambridge street house 

God fathers welcomed Eric from the tour ,saw the beautiful clothes , then asked did he consider bringing rent money ,Ooops the agenda was different than expected,his request that Eric pay rent and or take those beautiful Hollywood clothes and vacate the premises was a total shock ,after 2 attempted job trials ,the only option ,venture into Hollywood,and it was ,hiding suitcases with clothes in bushes ,making friendly acquaintances, finding some temporary lodging,some nights ringing multiple bells to apartments in West Hollywood for entry then sleeping in the sauna rooms.

Michael Angelo’s the famous Ginos’s dj / pose dance effecianado’s apartment near Melrose St West Hollywood was often plush landing for club kids & hopeful dancers,I was there when through the grapevine a missionary lady found Eric ,her spiritual ,high moral nature, was well appreciated, she drove big Buick car,providing food and the odd night in cheap hotels ,prayers,encouragement .

Little Richard the rock & roll legend needs a pianist for Friday evening gospel ministry engagement I thought of you she said & a bit of cash will be a blessing for you Eric ,of course I acquiesce YES .

What a character, jokes ,songs,history,memories ,current affairs,politics,bible stories,joyful laughter in the car full of band car drive to suburban California.

Little Richard was honoured like royalty ,and HALLELUJAH 🎶

Streets of West Hollywood Eric finds compatibility w/ a few social drug users 

Mickey a 5”11 elegant black dancer invites Eric to successful brown guys apartments in West Hollywood ,living their stylish ,swimming pool tanning w/iodine in the suntan lotion ,red brown skin tanned lives ,playing David Bowie and Minnie Riperton , sipping white wine in the daytime guys ,enters Anthony Perkins a honest good soul ,who’s friendliness sometimes culminated in our venturing outside Hollywood but always enjoying a smorgasbord of good drugs w/ good company (. )

West Hollywood acquaintances,a family of extremely handsome brothers seeking fortune & fame eventually convince me to chill when needed trusting the talented vocal group of brothers Eric was offered a job as pianist ,as soon as sign a deal ,Harry Weist was their lawyer and manager perhaps ,so prospects were more than hopeful, though when they were invited to mansions ,they only told me when ,where and how ….eventually they kept all clothes without prior negotiations ,on the spontaneous grounds of requiring rent and food money ( usually pasta ) for a month of lodging on the floor ,that was a devastating experience,but one keeps moving forward 

Henry Jacksons association with Eric as a gospel artist also introduced Eric in his groups concerts , the unfathomable offer to play and sing a solo in the Henry Jackson Company concert in Edwin and Walter Hawkins Church iBerkeley California was sensory peaking gladness, Henry requested that I sing “ Heavenly Father” in front of world renowned modern gospel icons “a life enhancing experience” now on route to L.A mid flight Eric ask Henry who’s the man with bright red hair,gold shoulder padded jacket ,extreme style ,jewelled ,quafured ,pedicured ,Henry answered that’s Sylvester ,one of course made his acquaintance and was offered FREE tickets to the Whiskey a go go to see the Sylvester and the Hot band show , memorable .

A supportive friendly dance club guy Sammy, invited Eric to have a place on his couch and welcomed to any sustenance necessary,bless him, fun filled occasions in the apartment ,cocktails & card parties ,where Eric introduced himself to a very colourful character in blue jeans thoroughly covered with rhinestones [ Victor Orsborne ]

Sensing his creative exuberant sophisticated style , conversation ensued ,soon collaborating ,writing and forming singing groups , Eric eventually slept on the floor in the apartment that Victor and Nathaniel Reed shared, they graciously shared space in their Homes and Gardens interiored stylish apartment …… Victor an avid Labelle fan designed and sewed a space age orange and silver robe for Eric’s stage performance with D.J RODGERS (  )

D.J Rodgers a tremendous gospel voiced RnB singer has hired Eric to play Hammond b3 and tour in Los Angelos club scene ,D.J soon ask Eric to vocalise ,ad-lib on his song “Alright Now”in the show ( astounding) it was reminiscent of Bobby Womack’s kindness in extending the privilege to cultivate one’s singing talent & rapport with the audience ( )

In the next D .J RODGERS show Eric wore the robe ,and the usual cameo solo appearance was apart of the show ,while walking to the dressing room post show, there was a tap on the shoulder (Jeffery Bowen & Berry Gordy VI) invited Eric to join the MOTOWN team.

Eric swiftly the next day a Rolls Royce car transported Eric to a beautiful house in the hills overlooking swimming pool and Los Angelos ,playing piano and exchanging ideas with Jeffry Bowen …… a few weeks on Victor and Eric meet Jeffery Bowen in the offices of Motown , asked to immediately sign a 7 year contract to MOTOWN’s Jobete Pub Co. with a $10,000 check waved in front of us (.  ) We were advised by receptionist “Joy Sato” to meet with

Elton Johns lawyer Beverly Hills ,his advise “forget about it “ no good basic standard jargon with no guarantees hhhmmmm ? then with that knowledge we return to sign ,but they only wanted Eric to sign , insistently Eric stated only if they sign Victor Orsborne ……… a few mins exit ,Jeffry Bowen returns with a resounding Ok Agreed , without amending that poorly written contract , Victor & Eric with unshakable Faith signed believing their brilliance will shine with the most eminent black American recording company ever & all would be great.

Now the first apartment Victor and Eric could afford sharing cost on a co writer salary from Jobete Publishing Co,hopefully leading to a Motown contract”wOw”

Toni Bradley the mayors daughter with entourage are partying in an early after disco dawn party gathering “ all good” when prior to our exit Toni has offered Victor & Eric an English sheep dog puppy (. )

While in that apartment,English sheepdog got out of the fence [ sad faces ] and one night off Hollywood Blvd ,Victor suggested they hitch a ride with some black guys in a cool sports car …… prior to getting us to our location,the car slowed the passenger asked me for my beautifully tailored leather jacket , the glove compartment opened and the tension was thick as Eric offered them Victors jewellery, they refused and only wanted the jacket bought in Chicago while on tour ,or some sort of altercation was imminent….. oh no ,ok yes & asked to leave the car.

Sly and the Family Stone’s sister Rose Stone the soulful woman’s voice in most of Sly & the Family Stone’s Chart toppers ,Rose has married Bubba Banks and signs to Motown 

Jeffery Bowen produces the album ,chooses Victor and Eric to write songs that are b side of album ,rehearsing and recording with the band in Motown Studios Hollywood,Freddie Stone guitar,Ollie Brown drummer,Billy Bass Bass and Eric pianist,arranger , Heightened total respect for the top musicians learning my compositions (. ) ,vocal sessions with Rose, editing vocal sessions

Jeffery Bowen mixed ,added,edited and master some groovy songs on the album and inspired moments he’s created with our song”To Beautiful for Words” 

Sly and the Family Stone’s rehearsal Erics commended for groove on keyboards to his songs ( that’s like being awarded a medal of honour from the “King of Funk” ) what a honoured to grace the stage with Sly &The Family Stone in 

L.A convention centre 

Bubba Banks Sly’s manager grants Eric a 1967 Super Sport Chevy convertible, ( absolutely fun ) teenage styling in the streets of Hollywood 

While visiting HOLLYWOOD clubland Bobby Womacks song “I can Understand it” become popular dance floor music, the band British funksters KOKOMO were advertised to perform in , Eric went to the performance ,gladly introduced himself and immediately mentioned touring with Bobby Womack ,Frank Collins a great falsetto vocalist ,writer & performer became genuine with the friendliness,Eric’s accommodated the band with whatever they required .

Eric’s reoccurring dream “a silver gun pointed at his heart but never fired”

Dorenthia’s apartment was a centre for Friday to Saturday night libations & excellent elixirs , Victor & Eric have been shopping with the Motown advance money, 8pm the blue super sport Chevy is parked ,conversation ensues as three guys walking toward us start to pass ,Victor I know them , to Eric’s immediate reply no you don’t ,however there was no reply bcos Victor had joined in conversation with the 3 guys ,Eric’s slowly walks toward them when they punch Victor into the bushes ,then the silver gun is pointed to Eric’s heart ……. Give us all of your money they ask ( we had $5 between us (lol) but looked like a million dollars ,now with the gun pointed at Eric’s back ,they ordered us to go to the car ,first thought this time run when opening the car door ,while looking for another person in the vicinity that might help us knowing the gun hadn’t fired off in the dream Eric’s confidence was calm ,the gun pressure lightened and the guys ran ….. By the time we told Dorenthia ,she grabbed her gun and went downstairs to find the guys …. Upon our return to the flat what an emasculate party was had by all .

Diana Ross sister Rita Ross and Eric acquired polite social rapport in the Jobete Publishing co offices Sunset and Vine , HOLLYWOOD. through occasional in-depth conversations she mentioned introducing Eric to Diana Ross regarding his songwriting with Victor Orsborne. (.  )

Victor and I had bought a 1950 Mercedes that needed repairs , however it transported us to Beverly Hills address of Diana Ross’s home (.  )

Smiles and greetings ,the grand piano is in front of the room w/ beautiful hospitality .

“I like your songwriting you guys remind me of Holland Dosier Holland “ 

Diana’s words of course brightened our smiles like sunshine …..

Jeffry Bowen alerted us that 12 of our songs were to be recorded in demo style for “Diana Ross” ,( Instantaneous cause for celebration ) Mr Orsborne and Eric laughed ,cried tears of joy ,reminisced over the journey and the level of music royalty we were now encountering ,several sessions later ,we’re told

Diana Ross and Jeffery Bowen aren’t compatible in studio terms ??

In the occasional visit to San Francisco ,Eric would venture to hear Sylvester ,Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes singing in bars ,over time Eric introduced some of his songs ,Sylvester chose a song that Victor Orsborne and Eric had recorded to be our debut single “ Dance Disco Heat “

Sly and the Family Stone are close friends with Jeffery Bowen 

Forward to Anita ,singer in a group formed by Victor Orsborne and Eric with singer Glenda Jackson,Anita being a favourite friend w/her bright optimistic personality and red sports car to match ,also a great spiritual encourager , unexpectedly she suggested that” Natalie Cole “ hire Eric to play Hammond B3 also recommendations by the previous musician were given ( divine favour )

West Hollywood Eric’s first apartment with no furniture,no instruments ,a few nice clothes however astoundingly happy , while building a home with the weekly salary from Jobete Publishing company ,a upright piano was bought ,tacks were gently added to the soft piano hammers ,creating the sound Eric used in record production with the producer Jeffrey Bowen.

while in writing session with Jeffry Bowen cousin ,the telephone rang ,would you like to tour for 6 months ,$500 a week, $15 daily perdiums, hotels paid, a vibrant YES & the writing session abruptly ended, learning the Natalie Cole repertoire was the priority .

Natalie Cole American tour this week rooming with Glen Gowens of the Parliament Funkdelic band ,there were happy white line evenings ,sometimes with other band members , just what one accepted as poplife protocol.

Now in cinncinati,Eric’s paid for Aunt Mary and mom Lilas fare to visit him, see the show,a private meet with Natalie Cole , however while in nightlife land a young man named Ronnie attracted Eric’s attention and a plane ticket to Hollywood was purchased.

the phenomenon happened “Dance Disco Heat “ was no.1 while on tour with Natalie Cole ,then four weeks no.1 , upon his next released single “ Mighty Real “ double no.1s worldwide ( incredible ) while performances from sunny  to New York’s Carnegie hall with Natalie, Cole’s band & entourage ) end of tour a platinum album offered to all band members Eric’s career is in forward motion ( grateful )

Victor Orsborne drives the antique Mercedes to airport ,Ronnie’s ecstatic ,we drive to the west Hollywood apartment park the luggage ,Ronnie makes a call and invites a hairdresser from Natalie’s tour ,he arrives with congratulations on Ronnie’s being in Hollywood,after some conversation inside the flat they walk outside , 15 mins, 30 mins and Eric begins to wonder of their whereabouts,hours pass and no Ronnie (?) devastated when much much later Ronnie arrives obviously high on (?) more than likely touched by these hairdressers OMGosh

that was a verbal download ,with days of dis belief, tuerned into wisdom.

knock,knock ,knock Godfather appears Days on ,from a long interval of time,Eric answers that he’s living life with a guest he’s flown in from tour and he’d rather not entertain Josh ,as well isn’t this the guy that asked Eric to leave with his pretty clothes ,to find a job and all ? Albert’s retort was ,boy if you don’t open this door I’ll knock it down and 6”2 heavy built Josh could have .

the phenomenon happened “Dance Disco Heat “ was no.1 while on tour with Natalie Cole ,then four weeks no.1 , upon his next released single “ Mighty Real “ double no.1s worldwide ( incredible ) while performances from sunny  to New York’s Carnegie hall with Natalie, Cole’s band & entourage , Eric’s career is in forward motion ( grateful )

Nashville Tennessee on tour with “ Natalie Cole “the drummer in the lobby band was simply exquisite,one kept contact and imagined collaborating in studio 

San Francisco was now the epicentre of recording with the now successful Sylvester and the Two Tons of Fun ,on a special occasion a nightclub pal ( Brian ) became roommate @ his mother behest,she paid his rent in the west Hollywood apartment on West Knoll St,He was in his 14th year ,this posh lil guy was clubland royalty ,he can enter any club and enjoy the drinks as well socialise with the owners and mangers, classic gentlemen’s manners and a refined dress sense 

A few months on and the “SYLVESTER Tour” w/entourage toured Europe,London was booked for a few performances,of course Frank Collins was an invited guest in the London gig, he met Sylvester and sometime later was hired to sing vocals on one of his recordings 

Walking in London ,with both feet on the ground post show,Frank exclaimed Eric you really can sing ,I remarked ( i told you ) we laughed ? Veraciously 

Lil Brian an avid highlife party associate with the better than Beverly Hills personality met Eric in nightlife discos,restaurants, vip lounges ,his carte Blanche nonchalance opened the doors to places a Guy of 14 year’s experience might only imagine,Brian’s mother paid his rent to lodge in my 2nd bedroom in West Hollywood, Occasionally we’d meet in San Francisco for a party wknd , this wknd in an after hour club lil Brian ushered a man in black leather ,directly brought to my attention , rather vodka’d, shy, very polite ,introduction to Yvan Merrineau ,a former orchestral conductor , exhausted from the drink and drugs antics of disco land we casually spoke of music ,met again in his classical friends abode, we bonded while writing our first song “ Wake Me with Your Love in the Morning “ on side of a rather large open plan room with other classical artists having they’re selective group conversations .

The session started rather timidly in respect of the other musicians in the room ,once relaxed our collaboration was a song composed ,some musicians commended our creativity that had only just begun ( smile )

Returned to HOLLYWOOD apartment San Vicente near Sunset Blvd ,Yvan was now co arranging orchestration of Eric’s demos on the 4 track cassette recorder , within a few weeks Yvan payed a visit Allen Zentz a HOLLYWOOD renown studio were Michael Jackson’s producer Bruce Swedean with many platinum and gold records of major artist that hired the facility are wall to wall decoration , ( e citing ) Allen Zentz,Yvan and Eric met at a grand piano ,a few songs into Eric’s Jobete Pub Co list of songs ,Allen asked for another style of music ,Eric began to sing gospel within a few seconds Allen Zentz on his knees at the piano with Eric proclaimed with this is the music to be recorded ,with only verbal agreement the album was about to commence .

Eric’s bought a red MGB sports car and oh yes ,life is Hollywood tas tic 

Career contact with the Tennessee drummer now project (drive your equipment to Hollywood ) and he did , (.  ) we recorded every song only drums and piano ,my ideal scenario of team as Yvan Merrineau was conducting some arrangements that he’d composed a few week earlier on my 4 track cassette recorder in the Sunset ,SanVicente Street apartment (. )

Davey Johnston guitarist w/ Elton John feartured guitar solo

Robin Ford top guitarist featured guitar solo 

Stevie Wonders syhtn programmer ,programmed synthesisers 

Yvan found his own location ,opened a flower shop ,bought a synclavier sythn,made a relationship with a lover ,of course smiled a lot ( well deserved ) 

disco nights and seated on back of Eric’s new red MGB 2 guys laughing w/the passenger Joe Joe ,when we’re abruply stopped flashing lights police ,caution driver for having people riding on back of the car,they check Eric’s identity on the talkies ,arrested for unpaid traffic violations and pocket with drugs in it ,the police station is west Hollywood 4 minutes from the flat ,a miracle occurs when emptying pockets ,the drugs aren’t recognised, Joe Joe goes to the flat grabs Eric’s extra cash in a shoebox and pays the fine …… 3 hours later ,past disco time Eric visits a partying mate with presents , now enjoying ,laughing at the circumstances and results

PARADISE Club associated with/good singers, songs & musicians,the chart topping dance room ,and a little garden area,the natural habitat for dance 

song writers , Eric blended with Billy Preston’s personality ( both share identical 2,September born ) on occasional nights out ,a friendly bunch of people ,w/piano in the place Eric exchange song ideas ,chords progressions,laughs and communicate w/music in good company always. ( he’s an icon as musician )

Ranch in a picturesque wooded area and some Hollywood refreshments ,good music ,new styles, impeccable sounds (.  )

Kenny Looper , another exceptional musician ,a friend w/similar style of Hammond b3 also worked with Rev James Cleveland ( King of Gospel ) Kenny married one of the Gordy daughters , so we’d occasionally meet in the MOTOWN elevator and greet each other with handshakes and big smiles ,I thoroughly love his gospel album ,a great influence in chords 🎶

During the times in West Hollywood’s nightlife culture ,some very talented people were met,including a neighbour songwriter musician ,an affable man

Tom Liebengood, Co writer of “ Give it Up “ now entitled “Live it up”

Chris Rodriguez ( singer, pianist ) Co writer of “ Righteous Life “

Charles Briggs  ( lyricist,singer ) Co writer of “ Call on God “

Douglas Barton ( writer ) Co writer of “One in a Million “

Eddy Armani ( writer,performer ) Co writer of “ Here for you “ 

Yvan Merrineau (writer,arranger ) Co writer of “ Wake me either your Love “

Dorenthia Grayson ( writer ) Co writer of “ Today is a Day “

Laurenae Wilkerson ( vocalist,writer ) “ Used to my Lovelife “

All night opened to 0400 a.m disco West Hollywood/ Beverly Hills border,a stylish guy dressed in grey attracted one’s attention, boos summer colours adorned everyone with acception to this guy,

Peter Robinson “Marilyn” he says in a British accent ,I’m influenced,impressed ,interested in knowing this guy ,his culture & within a small conversation with Allen Zentz the executive producer of “Walk in the Light” Peter is my in studio personal receptionist paid by Allen Zentz.

Surprisingly I receive a message from London , Frank Collins offered a round trip ticket to sing and perform with the singers of KOKOMO (.  )

Eric and Victor were asked by a black music lawyer if we’d like to be produced by Pattie Labelle and Budd Ellison , (.  ) we were ,an automatic yes and we 2 weeks located in centre of Philadelphia in a very nice hotel , working on our original songs with her team ,all of a sardine Eric’s voice vacates the premises and Victors voice shone like a star ,he and Pattie bonded ,Victor returned to Philadelphia wrote songs and toured with Pattie (. )

Eric Robinson is in the Conrad Hilton NYC , organised by RCA exec Robert White ,the dates were booked for Eric to record “Ready when you Come”vocal .

Brekker Brothers were hired to script Eric’s arrangement of brass ideas for “Walk in the Light” 

recording vocals in Allen Zentz studios Hollywood Calif, oooo a bright idea shall speak with my co-writer Victor Orsborne on tour with Pattie Labelle, Hmmm ? Question ? , Victor will you ask “Pattie Labelle” if she’ll guest vocal on my gospel album …… the reply was days away ……. then ,yes,with the  fresh sea plater ,I thinks champagne lol or a special wine 

Aretha Franklin’s son Clarence Franklin and Eric are socialising in a exclusive party sharing opinions on music and artist , weeks on Eric passed Clarence a cassette with a few Co written songs with Victor Orsborne ,a few months on in a most bizarre occurrence ,location Eric in silver lake hills on an over night “happy hour session “ with Dorenthia ,the next afternoon telephone rings ,Dorenthia says it’s for me ,it’s Aretha , mind racing to assimilate an association with anyone named Aretha ,hmmmm someone relevant at that time was a real camp black guy in clubland that called himself Aretha ) ,smiled and greeted the caller However it was the genuine spoken voice of the “Queen of Soul “artist , I immediately knew that voice OMGosh , she says he’s heard a cassette of my songs and likes songs and my voice ……. She’s then asking me to be a featured singer with her in a duet ,quickly followed by an invitation to visit her ranch house in Encino Calif ,( Amazing Grace,how sweet the sound ) forward to the day of meeting , a happy soulful welcome ,food & drinks offered , general chat then the 2 of us seated at the piano ,a few of my songs she remembered some melodies from the cassette Clarence had given her ,we sang ,had refreshments that day , 

a few weeks on I was invited to the studio were 

Van McCoy was producing the Aretha Franklin La Diva album ,we rehearsed on microphone and recorded the song *I was made for you* within an hour (. )

Sylvester ,The Two Tons of Fun ,Nancy Pitts,Harvey Fugua ,the band & Keith now prepared for tour in Brazil ,Eric’s first 14 hour air flight , a most memorable send off that day ,friends & acquaintances accompanied me to the LAX airport to meet Sylvester and wish all a successful tour .

the “Living Proof *live* Sylvester album, Eric was pianist in the band ,featured soloist ,music arranger in the song *A song for YOU* & Blackbirds ( as written in book by Katie Kuprech ) Link if possible 

While in New York ,recording further songs with Sylvester ,Eric’s’ private night out led to a rather successful young man one had befriended w/party flavours in West Hollywood style from a random but obviously predestined meeting.

Immediately whisked to change attire we were limousine driven to his fathers luxury sky high apartment, awwwww a grand piano in the living room ,but one quietly waited while sensing the father to son testosterone levels were increasingly intense ,but probably just Italian family style.

Dinner was in an exclusive restaurant w/visible heirs of fortune ,the next day limousine to a private shoe store with entrance only by ringing bell ,seems the less expensive shoes are $500 and wOw,now one has purchased pantaera skin boots $900.00 ( astounding, ) that evening the limousine to penthouse like apartment aperitifs with beautiful girls ,well quaffed and boffed friends of  

Sammy Davis Jr and wife ,Altiviss ,they had Linda Clifford in conversation with me via telephone,were singing and dancing and I vowed to audition for Sammy Davis Jr though presently on tour with Sylvester ( over the rainbow bibed lol )

Eric Robinson “ Walk in the Light “ album released , the reviews ,too gospel for club and to club for gospel ,

Brotherly Love “Such As I Have “ album released ,very little response……

Motown’s Jobete Pub Co contract was simultaneously finishing this was the imputus for Eric to plan his next career move , oh yeah , accept that offer to London to write,perform and sing with the singers of KOKOMO.

Beverly Hills Theatre Eric’s invitation from Patrick  a well known musician producer and writer for Eric to secure a choir as opening act for 

Berlin “ Take My Breathe Away”Fame “ what a fantastic opportunity,choir can be made of all familiar the groups and singers in L.A from Eric’s contacts

The singers are gathered in the Hollywood rehearsal studio ,newly acquainted musicians and the prospect of some soul singing,extradinary harmonies &!!!

45 mins in no collective knowledge of popular gospel songs like “Oh Happy Day” there was 3 hours to rehearse ,everyone dress and arrive in Beverly Hills Theatre ……….. from such a impressive list of talented singers ,why didn’t someone suggest we cancel and not embarrass ourselves oh,oh ,oh 

Now 15 mins of a 30 mins performance was post the tension in the room turned to heckling, at that very moment a small plastic gorilla toy was thrown at the bass platers feet ,the efforts were finished …… the dissatisfaction of our participation in the event ,stopping performance halfway and yet the singers reconvened in the dressing room still requested that I ask for at least half of the agreed money for the gig ……., within 20 mins the promoters politely paid us (.  )

Post performance,reaching my lil house ,the drugs were in and all thoughts were get out of Hollywood get to London ,a yard sell of some items and the rest including gold record for “ Dance Disco Heat “ platinum album for touring with “Natalie Cole”

and some furniture went to a friend that was 16 ,an accountant,

London flight booked ,belongings sorted ,a bestie Joe Joe suggest I spend the remaining 5 days in Post Office hills with his rich friends ( YEAH ) but little did Eric know he’d be intravenous taking cocaine 

A close friend 

friend Chris Rodrigues of Hollywood friendship and I ventured into a swank Manhattan club, unbeknownst to us Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy Houston had a few sets between DJs 

Extraordinary meeting while sipping a  who ? what ? Seriously 

Douglas Barton my mate from the Sunset Hills West Hollywood calif was in my eyes view …….. within a few hours we’re in my hotel room ,writing songs on cassette ,more than 10 songs on an dawn was in view wow ,what fun 

Fun,Brother Beyond,Beat Masters, and S Express *Hey Music Lover* a top 10 in europe 1989-90./////

Boy Marilyn,Two Tons of Fun,Brother Beyond,Beat Masters, and S Express *Hey Music Lover* a top 10 in europe 1989-90.

16.

Near the end of eric’s contract w/MOTOWN eric was invited to London to write,perform and sing with the singers of KOKOMO,and England has now become home for the eric’s kingdom of music and style.

Eric has 2 solo albums 1. *Eric Robinson *Walk in the Light* on RCA records 2. Eric & The Good Good Feeling  *FUNKY*on Equinox Records, and many

Colin Lee  invited  a few British musicians of notoriety that where involved in the same project to a private audience w/the (Dali Lama) that was superb

While on tours I frequented many clubs and met a variety of characters,designers,"Next was their introducing me to the Rev McGrew pastor ,spiritual advisor with famous celebrity clientele, I can remember Rev’s happy almost hilarious smile and vigorous actions as he enjoyed life ,driving a car ,cooking dinner or singing gospel classics in his church was always lively , I was thoroughly elated being his personal pianist ,we had a jolly collaboration , I resided in his luxurious & spiritual duplex for a few months …..

Some months onwards a scheduled meeting with Josh Albert Hailey eventually led to co writing gospel songs , then cohabiting in my own room in the big Cambridge house ,Josh was named *Godfather * his mentoring was the exact guidance needed for Eric’s HOLLYWOOD extravaganza.

There in Cambridge house i met gospel icons Cassetta George ,Isiah Jones ,Carl Bean,Joel Webster, Josephine Howard ,Charles May, ( Henry Jackson) who lived there ,rehearsing his singers weekly , an international consortium of gospel singers & musicians were always welcomed ,sometimes the best time for composing was 03:00 a.m what a exuberant lifestyle and edifying to the human spirit . 

Rev James Cleveland (King of Gospel) was introduced to Eric via his musicianship ,writing involvement in L.A gospel culture .

Eric evolved as gospel pianist, writer, arranger ,learning from Rev Clevland 

when hired to play Hammond b3 on Rev Cleveland’s tour 

Kenny Moore pianist with Tina Turner was pianist on this tour ,that’s were friendship began .

Rev James Cleveland recorded songs written by Eric and Josh Albert Hailey, “ Ready when you come” Only the strong survive ,”Wonderful Counsellor “

Revisiting “Indianapolis” where a very sassy girl named Carol Trotter had an impromptu wine w/smoke,food and laughs hokey from school afternoon sesh ,surprisingly introduced Eric to Bobby Womacks band ,that just happened to be rehearsing in their house ,When Bobby and the band heard Eric’s style of playing music ,they unanimously said “church” then offered Eric a job whenever he’d make it to HOLLYWOOD ,( Amazing ) as “Stop On By” was topping the charts that week and I suppose they were performing in Indy while touring, however sparkling stars were so bright for my year 13 eyes ,meeting RnB royalty 

Bobby then wrote his phone number on a small piece of paper ( incredible )

Now returned to centre of Los Angelos ,Eric comfortable ,creative living ,composing songs in Cambridge St house ,learning more re;gospel vocal ranges ,when suddenly a notion to phone ( Bobby Womack ) …. his intuition was correct ,an immediate answer was Bobbys voice, the (wow factor ) he really remembered meeting in Indianapolis, a cab ride into the HOLLYWOOD hills were his band had just finished their rehearsal ,Bob asked them to reconvene and listen to the way I play Hammond B3 ,they collectively said Church !!! I was invited to tour the USA staring in a few hours wOw, Bobby introduced me as singer ,soon the band & I played intro to the show ,I sang “ Tell Me Something Good” and the band led by Truman Thomas improvised on Donny Hathaways composition “Valdez in the Country” Curtis ,Friendly, Cecil Womack and a Lady special guest soloist were a excellent show as his repertoire included a impressive amount of top 10 chart songs …… months on I enjoyed my 16th birthday while on tour ,the band were instrumental in making the party ….. I remember listening to Stevie Wonders new album on repeat 🎶 etc 

5 months on tour ,Eric had several sniffs of the white powder ,always in jovial company ,sometimes prior to a performance and what great exhilaration .

Tour ended Eric had bought some extraordinary clothes ,yet saved only $300 assured there’d be more money incoming, Cambridge street house 

God fathers welcomed Eric from the tour ,saw the beautiful clothes , then asked did he consider bringing rent money ,Ooops the agenda was different than expected,his request that Eric pay rent and or take those beautiful Hollywood clothes and vacate the premises was a total shock ,after 2 attempted job trials ,the only option ,venture into Hollywood,and it was ,hiding suitcases with clothes in bushes ,making friendly acquaintances, finding some temporary lodging,some nights ringing multiple bells to apartments in West Hollywood for entry then sleeping in the sauna rooms.

Michael Angelo’s the famous Ginos’s dj / pose dance effecianado’s apartment near Melrose St West Hollywood was often plush landing for club kids & hopeful dancers,I was there when through the grapevine a missionary lady found Eric ,her spiritual ,high moral nature, was well appreciated, she drove big Buick car,providing food and the odd night in cheap hotels ,prayers,encouragement .

Little Richard the rock & roll legend needs a pianist for Friday evening gospel ministry engagement I thought of you she said & a bit of cash will be a blessing for you Eric ,of course I acquiesce YES .

What a character, jokes ,songs,history,memories ,current affairs,politics,bible stories,joyful laughter in the car full of band car drive to suburban California.

Little Richard was honoured like royalty ,and HALLELUJAH 🎶

Streets of West Hollywood Eric finds compatibility w/ a few social drug users 

Mickey a 5”11 elegant black dancer invites Eric to successful brown guys apartments in West Hollywood ,living their stylish ,swimming pool tanning w/iodine in the suntan lotion ,red brown skin tanned lives ,playing David Bowie and Minnie Riperton , sipping white wine in the daytime guys ,enters Anthony Perkins a honest good soul ,who’s friendliness sometimes culminated in our venturing outside Hollywood but always enjoying a smorgasbord of good drugs w/ good company (. )

West Hollywood acquaintances,a family of extremely handsome brothers seeking fortune & fame eventually convince me to chill when needed trusting the talented vocal group of brothers Eric was offered a job as pianist ,as soon as sign a deal ,Harry Weist was their lawyer and manager perhaps ,so prospects were more than hopeful, though when they were invited to mansions ,they only told me when ,where and how ….eventually they kept all clothes without prior negotiations ,on the spontaneous grounds of requiring rent and food money ( usually pasta ) for a month of lodging on the floor ,that was a devastating experience,but one keeps moving forward 

Henry Jacksons association with Eric as a gospel artist also introduced Eric in his groups concerts , the unfathomable offer to play and sing a solo in the Henry Jackson Company concert in Edwin and Walter Hawkins Church iBerkeley California was sensory peaking gladness, Henry requested that I sing “ Heavenly Father” in front of world renowned modern gospel icons “a life enhancing experience” now on route to L.A mid flight Eric ask Henry who’s the man with bright red hair,gold shoulder padded jacket ,extreme style ,jewelled ,quafured ,pedicured ,Henry answered that’s Sylvester ,one of course made his acquaintance and was offered FREE tickets to the Whiskey a go go to see the Sylvester and the Hot band show , memorable .

A supportive friendly dance club guy Sammy, invited Eric to have a place on his couch and welcomed to any sustenance necessary,bless him, fun filled occasions in the apartment ,cocktails & card parties ,where Eric introduced himself to a very colourful character in blue jeans thoroughly covered with rhinestones [ Victor Orsborne ]

Sensing his creative exuberant sophisticated style , conversation ensued ,soon collaborating ,writing and forming singing groups , Eric eventually slept on the floor in the apartment that Victor and Nathaniel Reed shared, they graciously shared space in their Homes and Gardens interiored stylish apartment …… Victor an avid Labelle fan designed and sewed a space age orange and silver robe for Eric’s stage performance with D.J RODGERS (  )

D.J Rodgers a tremendous gospel voiced RnB singer has hired Eric to play Hammond b3 and tour in Los Angelos club scene ,D.J soon ask Eric to vocalise ,ad-lib on his song “Alright Now”in the show ( astounding) it was reminiscent of Bobby Womack’s kindness in extending the privilege to cultivate one’s singing talent & rapport with the audience ( )

In the next D .J RODGERS show Eric wore the robe ,and the usual cameo solo appearance was apart of the show ,while walking to the dressing room post show, there was a tap on the shoulder (Jeffery Bowen & Berry Gordy VI) invited Eric to join the MOTOWN team.

Eric swiftly the next day a Rolls Royce car transported Eric to a beautiful house in the hills overlooking swimming pool and Los Angelos ,playing piano and exchanging ideas with Jeffry Bowen …… a few weeks on Victor and Eric meet Jeffery Bowen in the offices of Motown , asked to immediately sign a 7 year contract to MOTOWN’s Jobete Pub Co. with a $10,000 check waved in front of us (.  ) We were advised by receptionist “Joy Sato” to meet with

Elton Johns lawyer Beverly Hills ,his advise “forget about it “ no good basic standard jargon with no guarantees hhhmmmm ? then with that knowledge we return to sign ,but they only wanted Eric to sign , insistently Eric stated only if they sign Victor Orsborne ……… a few mins exit ,Jeffry Bowen returns with a resounding Ok Agreed , without amending that poorly written contract , Victor & Eric with unshakable Faith signed believing their brilliance will shine with the most eminent black American recording company ever & all would be great.

Now the first apartment Victor and Eric could afford sharing cost on a co writer salary from Jobete Publishing Co,hopefully leading to a Motown contract”wOw”

Toni Bradley the mayors daughter with entourage are partying in an early after disco dawn party gathering “ all good” when prior to our exit Toni has offered Victor & Eric an English sheep dog puppy (. )

While in that apartment,English sheepdog got out of the fence [ sad faces ] and one night off Hollywood Blvd ,Victor suggested they hitch a ride with some black guys in a cool sports car …… prior to getting us to our location,the car slowed the passenger asked me for my beautifully tailored leather jacket , the glove compartment opened and the tension was thick as Eric offered them Victors jewellery, they refused and only wanted the jacket bought in Chicago while on tour ,or some sort of altercation was imminent….. oh no ,ok yes & asked to leave the car.

Sly and the Family Stone’s sister Rose Stone the soulful woman’s voice in most of Sly & the Family Stone’s Chart toppers ,Rose has married Bubba Banks and signs to Motown 

Jeffery Bowen produces the album ,chooses Victor and Eric to write songs that are b side of album ,rehearsing and recording with the band in Motown Studios Hollywood,Freddie Stone guitar,Ollie Brown drummer,Billy Bass Bass and Eric pianist,arranger , Heightened total respect for the top musicians learning my compositions (. ) ,vocal sessions with Rose, editing vocal sessions

Jeffery Bowen mixed ,added,edited and master some groovy songs on the album and inspired moments he’s created with our song”To Beautiful for Words” 

Sly and the Family Stone’s rehearsal Erics commended for groove on keyboards to his songs ( that’s like being awarded a medal of honour from the “King of Funk” ) what a honoured to grace the stage with Sly &The Family Stone in 

L.A convention centre 

Bubba Banks Sly’s manager grants Eric a 1967 Super Sport Chevy convertible, ( absolutely fun ) teenage styling in the streets of Hollywood 

While visiting HOLLYWOOD clubland Bobby Womacks song “I can Understand it” become popular dance floor music, the band British funksters KOKOMO were advertised to perform in , Eric went to the performance ,gladly introduced himself and immediately mentioned touring with Bobby Womack ,Frank Collins a great falsetto vocalist ,writer & performer became genuine with the friendliness,Eric’s accommodated the band with whatever they required .

Eric’s reoccurring dream “a silver gun pointed at his heart but never fired”

Dorenthia’s apartment was a centre for Friday to Saturday night libations & excellent elixirs , Victor & Eric have been shopping with the Motown advance money, 8pm the blue super sport Chevy is parked ,conversation ensues as three guys walking toward us start to pass ,Victor I know them , to Eric’s immediate reply no you don’t ,however there was no reply bcos Victor had joined in conversation with the 3 guys ,Eric’s slowly walks toward them when they punch Victor into the bushes ,then the silver gun is pointed to Eric’s heart ……. Give us all of your money they ask ( we had $5 between us (lol) but looked like a million dollars ,now with the gun pointed at Eric’s back ,they ordered us to go to the car ,first thought this time run when opening the car door ,while looking for another person in the vicinity that might help us knowing the gun hadn’t fired off in the dream Eric’s confidence was calm ,the gun pressure lightened and the guys ran ….. By the time we told Dorenthia ,she grabbed her gun and went downstairs to find the guys …. Upon our return to the flat what an emasculate party was had by all .

Diana Ross sister Rita Ross and Eric acquired polite social rapport in the Jobete Publishing co offices Sunset and Vine , HOLLYWOOD. through occasional in-depth conversations she mentioned introducing Eric to Diana Ross regarding his songwriting with Victor Orsborne. (.  )

Victor and I had bought a 1950 Mercedes that needed repairs , however it transported us to Beverly Hills address of Diana Ross’s home (.  )

Smiles and greetings ,the grand piano is in front of the room w/ beautiful hospitality .

“I like your songwriting you guys remind me of Holland Dosier Holland “ 

Diana’s words of course brightened our smiles like sunshine …..

Jeffry Bowen alerted us that 12 of our songs were to be recorded in demo style for “Diana Ross” ,( Instantaneous cause for celebration ) Mr Orsborne and Eric laughed ,cried tears of joy ,reminisced over the journey and the level of music royalty we were now encountering ,several sessions later ,we’re told

Diana Ross and Jeffery Bowen aren’t compatible in studio terms ??

In the occasional visit to San Francisco ,Eric would venture to hear Sylvester ,Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes singing in bars ,over time Eric introduced some of his songs ,Sylvester chose a song that Victor Orsborne and Eric had recorded to be our debut single “ Dance Disco Heat “

Sly and the Family Stone are close friends with Jeffery Bowen 

Forward to Anita ,singer in a group formed by Victor Orsborne and Eric with singer Glenda Jackson,Anita being a favourite friend w/her bright optimistic personality and red sports car to match ,also a great spiritual encourager , unexpectedly she suggested that” Natalie Cole “ hire Eric to play Hammond B3 also recommendations by the previous musician were given ( divine favour )

West Hollywood Eric’s first apartment with no furniture,no instruments ,a few nice clothes however astoundingly happy , while building a home with the weekly salary from Jobete Publishing company ,a upright piano was bought ,tacks were gently added to the soft piano hammers ,creating the sound Eric used in record production with the producer Jeffrey Bowen.

while in writing session with Jeffry Bowen cousin ,the telephone rang ,would you like to tour for 6 months ,$500 a week, $15 daily perdiums, hotels paid, a vibrant YES & the writing session abruptly ended, learning the Natalie Cole repertoire was the priority .

Natalie Cole American tour this week rooming with Glen Gowens of the Parliament Funkdelic band ,there were happy white line evenings ,sometimes with other band members , just what one accepted as poplife protocol.

Now in cinncinati,Eric’s paid for Aunt Mary and mom Lilas fare to visit him, see the show,a private meet with Natalie Cole , however while in nightlife land a young man named Ronnie attracted Eric’s attention and a plane ticket to Hollywood was purchased.

the phenomenon happened “Dance Disco Heat “ was no.1 while on tour with Natalie Cole ,then four weeks no.1 , upon his next released single “ Mighty Real “ double no.1s worldwide ( incredible ) while performances from sunny  to New York’s Carnegie hall with Natalie, Cole’s band & entourage ) end of tour a platinum album offered to all band members Eric’s career is in forward motion ( grateful )

Victor Orsborne drives the antique Mercedes to airport ,Ronnie’s ecstatic ,we drive to the west Hollywood apartment park the luggage ,Ronnie makes a call and invites a hairdresser from Natalie’s tour ,he arrives with congratulations on Ronnie’s being in Hollywood,after some conversation inside the flat they walk outside , 15 mins, 30 mins and Eric begins to wonder of their whereabouts,hours pass and no Ronnie (?) devastated when much much later Ronnie arrives obviously high on (?) more than likely touched by these hairdressers OMGosh

that was a verbal download ,with days of dis belief, tuerned into wisdom.

knock,knock ,knock Godfather appears Days on ,from a long interval of time,Eric answers that he’s living life with a guest he’s flown in from tour and he’d rather not entertain Josh ,as well isn’t this the guy that asked Eric to leave with his pretty clothes ,to find a job and all ? Albert’s retort was ,boy if you don’t open this door I’ll knock it down and 6”2 heavy built Josh could have .

the phenomenon happened “Dance Disco Heat “ was no.1 while on tour with Natalie Cole ,then four weeks no.1 , upon his next released single “ Mighty Real “ double no.1s worldwide ( incredible ) while performances from sunny  to New York’s Carnegie hall with Natalie, Cole’s band & entourage , Eric’s career is in forward motion ( grateful )

Nashville Tennessee on tour with “ Natalie Cole “the drummer in the lobby band was simply exquisite,one kept contact and imagined collaborating in studio 

San Francisco was now the epicentre of recording with the now successful Sylvester and the Two Tons of Fun ,on a special occasion a nightclub pal ( Brian ) became roommate @ his mother behest,she paid his rent in the west Hollywood apartment on West Knoll St,He was in his 14th year ,this posh lil guy was clubland royalty ,he can enter any club and enjoy the drinks as well socialise with the owners and mangers, classic gentlemen’s manners and a refined dress sense 

A few months on and the “SYLVESTER Tour” w/entourage toured Europe,London was booked for a few performances,of course Frank Collins was an invited guest in the London gig, he met Sylvester and sometime later was hired to sing vocals on one of his recordings 

Walking in London ,with both feet on the ground post show,Frank exclaimed Eric you really can sing ,I remarked ( i told you ) we laughed ? Veraciously 

Lil Brian an avid highlife party associate with the better than Beverly Hills personality met Eric in nightlife discos,restaurants, vip lounges ,his carte Blanche nonchalance opened the doors to places a Guy of 14 year’s experience might only imagine,Brian’s mother paid his rent to lodge in my 2nd bedroom in West Hollywood, Occasionally we’d meet in San Francisco for a party wknd , this wknd in an after hour club lil Brian ushered a man in black leather ,directly brought to my attention , rather vodka’d, shy, very polite ,introduction to Yvan Merrineau ,a former orchestral conductor , exhausted from the drink and drugs antics of disco land we casually spoke of music ,met again in his classical friends abode, we bonded while writing our first song “ Wake Me with Your Love in the Morning “ on side of a rather large open plan room with other classical artists having they’re selective group conversations .

The session started rather timidly in respect of the other musicians in the room ,once relaxed our collaboration was a song composed ,some musicians commended our creativity that had only just begun ( smile )

Returned to HOLLYWOOD apartment San Vicente near Sunset Blvd ,Yvan was now co arranging orchestration of Eric’s demos on the 4 track cassette recorder , within a few weeks Yvan payed a visit Allen Zentz a HOLLYWOOD renown studio were Michael Jackson’s producer Bruce Swedean with many platinum and gold records of major artist that hired the facility are wall to wall decoration , ( e citing ) Allen Zentz,Yvan and Eric met at a grand piano ,a few songs into Eric’s Jobete Pub Co list of songs ,Allen asked for another style of music ,Eric began to sing gospel within a few seconds Allen Zentz on his knees at the piano with Eric proclaimed with this is the music to be recorded ,with only verbal agreement the album was about to commence .

Eric’s bought a red MGB sports car and oh yes ,life is Hollywood tas tic 

Career contact with the Tennessee drummer now project (drive your equipment to Hollywood ) and he did , (.  ) we recorded every song only drums and piano ,my ideal scenario of team as Yvan Merrineau was conducting some arrangements that he’d composed a few week earlier on my 4 track cassette recorder in the Sunset ,SanVicente Street apartment (. )

Davey Johnston guitarist w/ Elton John feartured guitar solo

Robin Ford top guitarist featured guitar solo 

Stevie Wonders syhtn programmer ,programmed synthesisers 

Yvan found his own location ,opened a flower shop ,bought a synclavier sythn,made a relationship with a lover ,of course smiled a lot ( well deserved ) 

disco nights and seated on back of Eric’s new red MGB 2 guys laughing w/the passenger Joe Joe ,when we’re abruply stopped flashing lights police ,caution driver for having people riding on back of the car,they check Eric’s identity on the talkies ,arrested for unpaid traffic violations and pocket with drugs in it ,the police station is west Hollywood 4 minutes from the flat ,a miracle occurs when emptying pockets ,the drugs aren’t recognised, Joe Joe goes to the flat grabs Eric’s extra cash in a shoebox and pays the fine …… 3 hours later ,past disco time Eric visits a partying mate with presents , now enjoying ,laughing at the circumstances and results

PARADISE Club associated with/good singers, songs & musicians,the chart topping dance room ,and a little garden area,the natural habitat for dance 

song writers , Eric blended with Billy Preston’s personality ( both share identical 2,September born ) on occasional nights out ,a friendly bunch of people ,w/piano in the place Eric exchange song ideas ,chords progressions,laughs and communicate w/music in good company always. ( he’s an icon as musician )

Ranch in a picturesque wooded area and some Hollywood refreshments ,good music ,new styles, impeccable sounds (.  )

Kenny Looper , another exceptional musician ,a friend w/similar style of Hammond b3 also worked with Rev James Cleveland ( King of Gospel ) Kenny married one of the Gordy daughters , so we’d occasionally meet in the MOTOWN elevator and greet each other with handshakes and big smiles ,I thoroughly love his gospel album ,a great influence in chords 🎶

During the times in West Hollywood’s nightlife culture ,some very talented people were met,including a neighbour songwriter musician ,an affable man

Tom Liebengood, Co writer of “ Give it Up “ now entitled “Live it up”

Chris Rodriguez ( singer, pianist ) Co writer of “ Righteous Life “

Charles Briggs  ( lyricist,singer ) Co writer of “ Call on God “

Douglas Barton ( writer ) Co writer of “One in a Million “

Eddy Armani ( writer,performer ) Co writer of “ Here for you “ 

Yvan Merrineau (writer,arranger ) Co writer of “ Wake me either your Love “

Dorenthia Grayson ( writer ) Co writer of “ Today is a Day “

Laurenae Wilkerson ( vocalist,writer ) “ Used to my Lovelife “

All night opened to 0400 a.m disco West Hollywood/ Beverly Hills border,a stylish guy dressed in grey attracted one’s attention, boos summer colours adorned everyone with acception to this guy,

Peter Robinson “Marilyn” he says in a British accent ,I’m influenced,impressed ,interested in knowing this guy ,his culture & within a small conversation with Allen Zentz the executive producer of “Walk in the Light” Peter is my in studio personal receptionist paid by Allen Zentz.

Surprisingly I receive a message from London , Frank Collins offered a round trip ticket to sing and perform with the singers of KOKOMO (.  )

Eric and Victor were asked by a black music lawyer if we’d like to be produced by Pattie Labelle and Budd Ellison , (.  )

 we were ,an automatic yes and we 2 weeks located in centre of Philadelphia in a very nice hotel , working on our original songs with her team ,all of a sardine Eric’s voice vacates the premises and Victors voice shone like a star ,he and Pattie bonded ,Victor returned to Philadelphia wrote songs and toured with Pattie (. )

Eric Robinson is in the Conrad Hilton NYC , organised by RCA exec Robert White ,the dates were booked for Eric to record “Ready when you Come”vocal .

Brekker Brothers were hired to script Eric’s arrangement of brass ideas for “Walk in the Light” 

recording vocals in Allen Zentz studios Hollywood Calif, oooo a bright idea shall speak with my co-writer Victor Orsborne on tour with Pattie Labelle, Hmmm ? Question ? , Victor will you ask “Pattie Labelle” if she’ll guest vocal on my gospel album …… the reply was days away ……. then ,yes,with the  fresh sea plater ,I thinks champagne lol or a special wine 

Aretha Franklin’s son Clarence Franklin and Eric are socialising in a exclusive party sharing opinions on music and artist , weeks on Eric passed Clarence a cassette with a few Co written songs with Victor Orsborne ,a few months on in a most bizarre occurrence ,location Eric in silver lake hills on an over night “happy hour session “ with Dorenthia ,the next afternoon telephone rings ,Dorenthia says it’s for me ,it’s Aretha , mind racing to assimilate an association with anyone named Aretha ,hmmmm someone relevant at that time was a real camp black guy in clubland that called himself Aretha ) ,smiled and greeted the caller However it was the genuine spoken voice of the “Queen of Soul “artist , I immediately knew that voice OMGosh , 

she says he’s heard a cassette of my songs and likes songs and my voice ……. She’s then asking me to be a featured singer with her in a duet ,quickly followed by an invitation to visit her ranch house in Encino Calif ,( Amazing Grace,how sweet the sound ) forward to the day of meeting , a happy soulful welcome ,food & drinks offered , general chat then the 2 of us seated at the piano ,a few of my songs she remembered some melodies from the cassette Clarence had given her ,we sang ,had refreshments that day , 

a few weeks on I was invited to the studio were 

Van McCoy was producing the Aretha Franklin La Diva album ,we rehearsed on microphone and recorded the song *I was made for you* within an hour (. )

Sylvester ,The Two Tons of Fun ,Nancy Pitts,Harvey Fugua ,the band & Keith now prepared for tour in Brazil ,Eric’s first 14 hour air flight , a most memorable send off that day ,friends & acquaintances accompanied me to the LAX airport to meet Sylvester and wish all a successful tour .

the “Living Proof *live* Sylvester album, Eric was pianist in the band ,featured soloist ,music arranger in the song *A song for YOU* & Blackbirds ( as written in book by Katie Kuprech ) Link if possible 

While in New York ,recording further songs with Sylvester ,Eric’s’ private night out led to a rather successful young man one had befriended w/party flavours in West Hollywood style from a random but obviously predestined meeting.

Immediately whisked to change attire we were limousine driven to his fathers luxury sky high apartment, awwwww a grand piano in the living room ,but one quietly waited while sensing the father to son testosterone levels were increasingly intense ,but probably just Italian family style.

Dinner was in an exclusive restaurant w/visible heirs of fortune ,the next day limousine to a private shoe store with entrance only by ringing bell ,seems the less expensive shoes are $500 and wOw,now one has purchased pantaera skin boots $900.00 ( astounding, ) that evening the limousine to penthouse like apartment aperitifs with beautiful girls ,well quaffed and boffed friends of  

Sammy Davis Jr and wife ,Altiviss ,they had Linda Clifford in conversation with me via telephone,were singing and dancing and I vowed to audition for Sammy Davis Jr though presently on tour with Sylvester ( over the rainbow bibed lol )

Eric Robinson “ Walk in the Light “ album released , the reviews ,too gospel for club and to club for gospel ,

Brotherly Love “Such As I Have “ album released ,very little response……

Motown’s Jobete Pub Co contract was simultaneously finishing this was the imputus for Eric to plan his next career move , oh yeah , accept that offer to London to write,perform and sing with the singers of KOKOMO.

Beverly Hills Theatre Eric’s invitation from Patrick  a well known musician producer and writer for Eric to secure a choir as opening act for 

Berlin “ Take My Breathe Away”Fame “ what a fantastic opportunity,choir can be made of all familiar the groups and singers in L.A from Eric’s contacts

The singers are gathered in the Hollywood rehearsal studio ,newly acquainted musicians and the prospect of some soul singing,extradinary harmonies &!!!

45 mins in no collective knowledge of popular gospel songs like “Oh Happy Day” there was 3 hours to rehearse ,everyone dress and arrive in Beverly Hills Theatre ……….. from such a impressive list of talented singers ,why didn’t someone suggest we cancel and not embarrass ourselves oh,oh ,oh 

Now 15 mins of a 30 mins performance was post the tension in the room turned to heckling, at that very moment a small plastic gorilla toy was thrown at the bass platers feet ,the efforts were finished …… the dissatisfaction of our participation in the event ,stopping performance halfway and yet the singers reconvened in the dressing room still requested that I ask for at least half of the agreed money for the gig ……., within 20 mins the promoters politely paid us (.  )

Post performance,reaching my lil house ,the drugs were in and all thoughts were get out of Hollywood get to London ,a yard sell of some items and the rest including gold record for “ Dance Disco Heat “ platinum album for touring with “Natalie Cole”

and some furniture went to a friend that was 16 ,an accountant,

London flight booked ,belongings sorted ,a bestie Joe Joe suggest I spend the remaining 5 days in Post Office hills with his rich friends ( YEAH ) but little did Eric know he’d be intravenous taking cocaine 

A close friend 

friend Chris Rodrigues of Hollywood friendship and I ventured into a swank Manhattan club, unbeknownst to us Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy Houston had a few sets between DJs 

Extraordinary meeting while sipping a  who ? what ? Seriously 

Douglas Barton my mate from the Sunset Hills West Hollywood calif was in my eyes view …….. within a few hours we’re in my hotel room ,writing songs on cassette ,more than 10 songs on an dawn was in view wow ,what fun 

Fun,Brother Beyond,Beat Masters, and S Express *Hey Music Lover* a top 10 in europe 1989-90./////

Boy Marilyn,Two Tons of Fun,Brother Beyond,Beat Masters, and S Express *Hey Music Lover* a top 10 in europe 1989-90.

16.

Near the end of eric’s contract w/MOTOWN eric was invited to London to write,perform and sing with the singers of KOKOMO,and England has now become home for the eric’s kingdom of music and style.

Eric has 2 solo albums 1. *Eric Robinson *Walk in the Light* on RCA records 2. Eric & The Good Good Feeling  *FUNKY*on Equinox Records, and many

Colin Lee  invited  a few British musicians of notoriety that where involved in the same project to a private audience w/the (Dali Lama) that was superb

While on tours I frequented many clubs and met a variety of characters,designers,"