Vicki Sue Robinson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vicki Sue Robinson
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	May 31, 1954(1954-05-31)
Age	70
Date Of Death	April 27, 2000, Wilton, CT
Birthplace	Harlem
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Gemini

Vicki Sue Robinson Biography

Vicki Sue Robinson is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on May 31, 1954 in Harlem, New York, United States.

Born in Harlem, New York, to African American Shakespearean actor Bill Robinson and his European American wife Marianne, a folk singer, Vicki Sue Robinson was reared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for most of her early years, returning with her family to New York City when she was 10. She gave her first public performance in 1960 at the age of six, when she accompanied her mother on stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Ten years later, at the age of 16, while a student at the New Lincoln School, Robinson made her professional performing debut when she joined the Broadway cast of the musical Hair. Robinson remained with Hair for six weeks before moving to a new Broadway production, Soon, whose cast included Peter Allen, Barry Bostwick, Nell Carter and Richard Gere.

Robinson also had bit parts in the films Going Home (1971) and To Find A Man (1972). After a sojourn in Japan Robinson returned to Broadway in 1973, joining the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Vicki Sue Robinson Net Worth

Vicki Sue Robinson is one of the richest Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vicki Sue Robinson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Vicki Sue Robinson (May 31, 1954 – April 27, 2000) was an American theatre/film actress and singer, closely associated with the disco era of late 1970s pop music; she is most famous for her 1976 hit, “Turn the Beat Around.”

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Robinson sang background on Irene Cara’s hit single “Fame” in 1980, and as the decade progressed she returned to session work, backing Michael Bolton and Cher. She also established herself as a career jingle singer for such products as Wrigley’s Doublemint chewing gum, Maybelline Cosmetics, Downy fabric softener, Hanes underwear, New York Bell, and Folger’s coffee. From 1987 to 1988, Robinson provided the singing voice for the characters Rapture and Minx in the animated TV series Jem.

Facts & Trivia

Victor Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Vicki Sue Robinson celebrates birthday on May 31 of every year.

Robinson regained some publicity from Gloria Estefan’s 1994 version of “Turn the Beat Around.” The success of the Estefan single inspired Robinson to re- record the song for the B-side of her 1995 single, “For Real.” This led to TV appearances on a number of talk shows as well as some recording, film, and stage projects. Firstly, she provided backing vocals on RuPaul’s 1996 album Foxy Lady, where the two of them also recorded a duet. Then, in 1997, she recorded the song “House of Joy” for DJ/producer Junior Vasquez, which became Robinson’s first and only hit single in the United Kingdom. She then recorded the song “My Stomp, My Beat” for the film Chasing Amy. In October of that same year Robinson played herself on Comedy Central’s mock TV documentary Unauthorized Biography: Milo, Death of a Supermodel. A resurgence of interest in disco music by the mid 1990s led Robinson, along with fellow disco veterans KC and the Sunshine Band, Thelma Houston, Gloria Gaynor and The Village People to embark on a well-received world tour.

What happened to Vicki Sue Robinson?

Vicki Sue Robinson, the vivacious pop-gospel singer whose 1976 hit ”Turn the Beat Around” became a signature anthem of the disco era, died on Thursday at her home in Wilton, Conn. She was 46. The cause was cancer, said Gina Andriolo, her publicist.

What ethnicity is Vicki Sue Robinson?

Born in Harlem, New York, to African American Shakespearean actor Bill Robinson and his European American wife Marianne, a folk singer, Vicki Sue Robinson was reared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for most of her early years, returning with her family to New York City when she was ten.

Who is Vicki Sue Robinson?

Beautiful, vibrant, and talented actress and singer Vicki Sue Robinson was born on May 31, 1954 in Harlem, New York City and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of white folk singer Jolly Robinson and black Shakespearean actor Bill Robinson.

How old was Vicki Sue Robinson?

45 years (1954–2000)

What year did the song Turn the Beat Around come out?

1976