Tom Robinson
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Tom Robinson (b.1950) is a bisexual songwriter & broadcaster based in London, UK. Known in the 1970s as an anti-racist and gay rights campaigner he released 19 albums with various bands between 1975 and 2001. Since 2002 he's worked full-time as a radio presenter introducing new independent artists at BBC 6 Music.
Radio Recordings Resources

BBC Introducing
Tom presents BBC Introducing: Fresh On The Net - 4 hours of new online music recommended by listeners & musicians..
Podcast
12 hand-picked tracks delivered to your iPod every week.
Twitter Feed
A great new online tune in every tweet.
Introducing MySpace
BBC Introducing: Fresh On The Net on MySpace: browse 'friends' list of upcoming artists featured on the show.
Suppertime Show
Friday nights on 6 Music with
new releases, vintage gems, bbc sessions & thoughtful interviews
Other Programmes
TR programmes for BBC Radio: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 Live, 6 Music, R7, World Service and BBC LDN.
John Peel Remembered
New BBC CD: Margrave Of The Marshes + Home Truths tribute from Peel Acres with TR.

Free Downloads
War Baby: Hope & Glory, Still Loving You, Boom Time, Love Over Rage, Having It Both Ways, and Home From Home + bonus tracks.
Discography
All studio, live and compilation releases since 1975. For singles, see complete discography.
TR MySpace
MySpace musician profile - friend requests welcome. Also see 6 Music Introducing on MySpace
Tom Robinson Band
Mini-site for original TRB 1977-79. (Opens in new window)
Collaborators
include Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Steve Lillywhite, Todd Rundgren, Dan Hartman & Ray Davies.
Songs
Lyrics by title A-Z
Live Shows
Annual parties for friends and fans in UK and Belgium, Jan 2010. Join mailing list to receive free tickets.

Fresh On The Net
Resources for independent artists to accompany the radio show. Includes:
Sending CDs to radio
and how to imrove their chance of being heard.
The Manual
The KLF's definitive 1988 guide to making a Number One record.
Peter Gabriel
First-hand advice & suggestions for aspiring musicians.
Show Of Hands: case study
How to enjoy a successful career outside the Music Industry
Radio 1 Full Fat Guides
R1 mini-site for upcoming artists.
Tips+Suggestions
Advice for upcoming musicians.
Useful Stuff
Saving your voice, Eno's Oblique Strategies, apps for Mac OS, CD pressing etc.
David Byrne
Survival strategies for emerging artists. Wired (External link)
Dick Dale
Advice for young musicians.