Rockin' Robin Roberts
1940–1967 (age 27)
Musician
Biography
Rockin' Robin Roberts, born in 1940, lit up Tacoma with energetic performances, translating rhythm and soul into shows that left audiences cheering and feeling connected.
He encouraged young musicians to trust their instincts, and though his time was brief, the melodies he shared live on in Tacoma, where he now rests at Tacoma Cemetery.