Eric Robinson (conductor)
Eric Robinson (13 December 1908 – 24 July 1974) was a conductor and presenter of music for the BBC.[1]
During the war, Eric Robinson served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps: in 1943, he was with the depot band at Chilwell Central Ordnance Depot, and conducted "The Blue Rockets", a section of the band who provided light music. He was twice the musical director of the Eurovision Song Contest when staged in London in 1960 & 1963 and on other occasions between 1957 & 1965, Robinson conducted the orchestra accompanying the United Kingdom's entry in the competition.[citation needed]
In 1962, he provided the financial support and backing for the Mellotron tape-replay keyboard, and was heavily involved in the original marketing and promotion. He hoped the popularity of a new and novel instrument would revitalise his career.[2]
His daughter Vivienne Robinson married the magician David Nixon in 1961.[citation needed] He died 24 July 1974 aged 65.
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| Preceded by | Eurovision Song Contest conductor 1960 |
Succeeded by Franck Pourcel |
| Preceded by | Eurovision Song Contest conductor 1963 |
Succeeded by Kai Mortensen |
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