John "J.R" Robinson has an extraordinary sense of time, a crisp tone, and a gift for developing rhythmic hooks. All of these attributes contribute to his status as one of the most in-demand session drummers of all time. Joe visited J.R. at his home to discuss: his childhood in Iowa; why his drum set was his best friend; attending Berklee College; joining Rufus and moving to LA; working with a host of iconic artists; and why marriage is a bad idea (at least until you have your life together).
297: Alan Braufman
296: Jesse Shreibman (Bell Witch)
295: Chris Frantz (Tom Tom Club, Talking Heads)
294: Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Adrian Belew, Solo Artist)
293: Alicia Bognanno (Bully)
292: Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys, Beat Odyssey 2020, Solo Artist, etc.)
291: Steve Jordan
290: Sam Coomes (Quasi)
289: Doug "Cosmo" Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Solo Artist)
288: Johanna Warren
287: Jim Eno (Spoon)
286: Sharon Van Etten
285: Matt Barrick (Muzz, The Walkmen, Jonathan Fire*Eatter, Fleet Foxes)
284: Jim Keltner
283: Angel Olsen
282: Lenny White (Miles Davis, Return to Forever, etc.)
BNS: Sahir Hanif (Masters of Maple, Ghost Tech.)
281: Honus Honus (Man Man)
280: Jenn Wasner (Flock of Dimes, Wye Oak)
279: Andy Stack (Joyero, Wye Oak)
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