Robin McNamara

Songwriter

Birthday May 5, 1947

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Newton, MA

DEATH DATE Oct 21, 2021 (74)

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About

Singer-songwriter who is widely recognized for the charting single "Lay a Little Lovin' on Me," which peaked at the number 11 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1970. He would later be dubbed a one-hit wonder due to his inability to chart with his later releases.

Before Fame

While in the tenth grade he and several of his friends formed a band called Robin and the Hoods.

Trivia

He was a cast member of the Broadway hit Hair during the show's 1969-1971 run.

Family Life

He was born in Newton, MA.

Associated With

Both he and Norman Greenbaum are considered to be one-hit wonders.