Frankie's Blues Mission

“Frankie Lee” Robinson — Guitar, Vocals Native to South Georgia, He has shared the stage with blues performers such as Detroit Junior, “Chicago” Bob Nelson, Luther “Houserocker” Johnson, Chick Willis, and many others. As a member of Frankie’s Blues Mission, Frankie has performed in The Augusta Blues Festival, Chick Willis’ Mid-Georgia Blues Festival and The Atlanta Montreux Festival.He also held down second house band duties at Blind Willie’s in Atlanta for two years. Robinson also contributes his talents regularly to charitable efforts such as Atlanta Northside Tavern’s “Chicken Raid” festivals and other efforts to benefit organizations such as the American Cancer Society. He also performs as the resident guitarist for the Providence Missionary Baptist Church Gospel Ensemble in Atlanta. Frankie draws from many influences. Guitarists such as Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Roy Lee Johnson, B.B. King, Magic Sam, “Pops” Staples, Charlie Christian, Freddie King, Albert King, Kenny Burrell and T-bone Walker have left their mark on his performances Kermit J. “Max” Maxwell – Bass Guitar “Max” has been performing with Atlanta jazz, Blues, gospel and roots music bands for over 10 years. This Atlanta native anchors the Blues Mission with his powerful and authentic rhythmic style on electric and upright bass. Artists such as Ray Brown, Charles Mingus, Ron Carter and Willie Dixon have played a major influence on Maxwell. “Max” has performed and shared the stage with local bands such as the Atlanta Mandolin Society, the Colin Ford Trio, The John Schnelling Quintet and other jazz, blues and gospel groups. Al Largo – Drums Hailing from New York City and since moved to the Atlanta area and with 20 plus years experience under his belt, Al is the steady heartbeat of the Blues Mission. Largo’s influences are many, ranging from classical to rock. Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, and Mickey Hart influence Al’s drumming style, among others. ReverbNation: Frankies Blues Mission Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.