Red Robinson

Canadian radio host (1937–2023)

Red Robinson OBC
Born	Robert Robinson (1937-03-30)March 30, 1937 Comox, British Columbia, Canada
Died	April 1, 2023(2023-04-01) (aged 86)
Occupation	Radio/television personality
Years active	1953–2023
Website	www.redrobinson.com

Robert "Red" Robinson OBC (March 30, 1937 – April 1, 2023) was a Canadian disc jockey. He was the first disc jockey to play rock and roll music in Vancouver, British Columbia.^{[citation needed]}

Robinson died on April 1, 2023, at the age of 86.^[1]

Honours

In July 2016, Robinson was appointed to the Order Of British Columbia, the highest form of recognition by the BC government.^[2]

References

^ "Red Robinson, legendary Vancouver radio personality, passes away at 86". Citynews Online. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
^ "2016 Recipient: Robert Robinson – Vancouver : Order of BC".