Darren Robbins
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| Background information | |
| Born | |
| Genres | Rock, new wave, alternative rock |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Like Records (1988–1989) A&M Records (1989–1993) Chequered Requerds (1997–2000) Home Taping Is Killing Music Records (2006–2008) |
Darren Robbins (born April 14, 1966) is a singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Robbins released the seminal power pop CD "Darren Robbins Steals Your Girlfriend" in 1988 with production and musical backing by CBS/Portrait act The Elvis Brothers.[1]
Trouser Press publisher Ira Robbins (no relation) called Robbins' debut effort "as much a showcase for the star’s solid skills as an indication of the Elvis Brothers’ talent, 'Steals Your Girlfriend' is a delight."[2]
Robbins released two CDs under the name Time Bomb Symphony.[3][4] Most recently, he has released his first CD of new material in seven years under yet another pseudonym, Destroy The Heart. The self-titled CD was produced by Adam Schmitt.
In 2008, Robbins reformed Time Bomb Symphony with former Material Issue members Mike Zelenko and Ted Ansani.[5]
According to a feature in The New York Times, Robbins formed the company Big D Custom Tour Merch in 2011, providing full-service tour merchandising to many major rock acts as well as custom screen printing services.
In 2014, Robbins, now a prolific street artist working under the pseudonym "Lemmy Cornhole", made headlines after his arrest for malicious destruction to a building in his hometown of Dowagiac, Michigan. Charges were later dropped. His hand-made street art-style cornhole boards are now in high demand and sell for upwards of $2,500 on the secondary market.
Discography
- Darren Robbins Steals Your Girlfriend, 1988 (Like Records).
- Time Bomb Symphony/If You See Kay, 1997 (Chequered).
- Time Bomb Symphony/Rules Get Broken, 2000 (Chequered).[1]
- Destroy The Heart/Destroy The Heart, 2007 (Home Taping Is Killing Music Records).
References
- 1 2 Michael Roberts (November 9, 2000). "Playlist". Denver Westword.
- ↑ Ira Robbins (2020). "Darren Robbins discography". trouserpress.com.
- ↑ Thomas Conner [in German] (April 24, 1998). "Behind the Eyes". Tulsa World.
- ↑ "The Ticket". The Miami Herald. April 25, 1998.
- ↑ Andy Downing (2008). "Darren Robbins Puts Together New Time Bomb Symphony". Chicago Tribune.