Robbie Dupree
Biography
Robert Dupuis, born December 23, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American singer-songwriter known by his stage name Robbie Dupree. He gained recognition with his 1980 top ten pop hit, "Steal Away."
During the 1970s, Dupree was involved in writing, performing, and touring with several bands, including The Striders, Small Fortune, and Chrome Willie and the Sparks. In 1976, his song "When Youre Down" won the American Songwriting Festival Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song.
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In 1980, Dupree signed with Elektra Records and released his debut album, which included two top ten singles: "Steal Away" and "Hot Rod Hearts." He also received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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