Plaque

Pete Robinson

Inscription

Pete Robinson, 1888 - 1921, drummer and leading member of the Southern Syncopated Orchestra, lived here 1915 - 1917.
Nubian Jak Community Trust
Heritage Lottery Fund
Avrasons

Site: Pete Robinson (1 memorial)

SW9, Crewsdon Road, 8

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Pete Robinson

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Southern Syncopated Orchestra

Jazz band. Founded by Will Marion Cook, the all-black band included performer...

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Pete Robinson

Drummer with the Southern Syncopated Orchestra. Died with several other membe...

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Estate agents.

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Heritage Lottery Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (rebranded 2019), formerly the Heritage Lo...

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