Cynthia-Robinson-Obituary

Cynthia Robinson

Jan 12, 1944 – Nov 23, 2015 (Age 71)

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BORN
January 12, 1944
DIED
November 23, 2015
AGE
71

Obituaries

Cynthia Robinson, a trumpet player and original member of the groundbreaking psychedelic-funk-soul group Sly and the Family Stone, died Nov. 23 in Carmichael, California. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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A brilliant trumpet player and musician

To a true pioneer, thank you for being yourself and for all you gave to the world!

Cynthia I can remember dancing to you the Family Stone on tv, as a little girl. I remember you having so much soul and power to your music...may you have rest and may God Bless you.

For the luv of Cynthia´s music, & voice making many children happy & intrigued! OVERBROOK HILLTOP, PHILA PA 19151

I miss you.

i was there when Sly and family stone came out, only in past couple years, for some great reason i started focusing on Cynthia.such a gutsy talented young woman till the end.

Set the vibration was such a sweet and gentle person she was a cousin of mind she took me to sly and the family stone wedding and reception in New York i had such a great time.

Cynthia, you were a pioneer and a very talented musician. God blessed you with so much and you were such an inspiration to other females all the whilst being way ahead of your time. Thank you for the love you gave to all of us.

You were a unique singer and a great musician, paving the way of encouragement for other female artists.