Drummer, composer, producer and Grammy winner John JR Robinson, the most recorded drummer in history, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. JR shares rare insight on his recent autobiography, KING OF THE GROOVE.
Topics include; Andre Agassi, Jude Cole, Cindy Crawford, Daft Punk, Miles Davis, John Fogerty, David Foster, Steve Gadd, Mick Guzauski, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Dean Parks, Buddy Rich (no beards!), Lionel Richie, David Lee Roth, Rufus, Bob Seeger, Rob Shanahan, Frank Sinatra, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Steve Winwood, Dony Wynn, the Carolina Reaper, Drum Workshop, E-mu SP-12, Istanbul Cymbals, LP, Nespresso, Otari MX-80 2" 24-Track Tape Machine, REMO, Roland, Slingerland Drums, We Are The World...and why Quincy said, "JR! You're dancing too much!"
Recorded September 2025 in Thousand Oaks, CA.
*JR photo by Rob Shanahan.
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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.
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