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Tom Robinson

Originally making his mark in the punk era, Tom Robinson is probably best known for the hits 2-4-6-8 Motorway and the gay liberation anthem Glad To Be Gay but later built a parallel career as a respected BBC radio presenter. Growing up, he struggled with his sexuality and, suffering from depression, was sent to a school for disturbed teenagers but, after being inspired by a concert by British blues pioneer Alexis Korner, found salvation in music. Moving to London, he formed the acoustic trio Café Society, who were signed by Ray Davies of The Kinks to his Konk label. Produced by D...