Rich Robinson

Robinson in 2007, photo by prphotos

Birth Name: Richard Spencer Robinson

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 24, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (paternal grandfather), English, small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh, and remote Dutch

Rich Robinson is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist and background vocalist of rock band The Black Crowes.

Rich is the son of Nancy Jane and Stanley “Stan” Robinson, a musician. His brother is fellow band member Chris Robinson. Rich is married to Dyani Redclay.

Rich’s paternal grandfather was of Russian Jewish descent. His other roots are English, as well as small amounts of Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Welsh, and remote Dutch.

Rich’s paternal grandfather was named Irving L. Robinson (the son of Morris Robinson and Annie). Irving was born in Georgia, to Russian Jewish parents.

Rich’s paternal grandmother was Thetis Riner (the daughter of William Wiley Riner and Cornelia Youmans). Thetis was born in Georgia. William was the son of Edward Riner and Emily Bowen. Cornelia was the daughter of Ephriam Yeomans and Temperance Ann Sutton.

Rich’s maternal grandfather was James Bailey Bradley (the son of Henry Lee Bradley and Rebecca Ann Eakes). James was born in Tennessee. Henry was the son of James Monroe Bradley and Mary Ann Gibson. Rebecca was the daughter of Nancy Eakes.

Rich’s maternal grandmother was Beulah Mary Denton (the daughter of Melvin Chisdick Denton and Cora Letha Benderman). Beulah was born in Tennessee. Melvin was the son of James William Denton and Matilda Dycus. Cora was the daughter of Thomas B. Benderman and Sophronie Emmaline Voorhies.

Sources: Rich’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Rich’s paternal grandfather, Irving L. Robinson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Rich’s paternal grandmother, Thetis Riner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogies of Rich Robinson (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com
https://www.geni.com

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