J.P. RobinsonThe Long Ago Death of Samuel Oddy, Yeoman of HorsforthWhat remains of the life of an ordinary man, in an ordinary place, from two and a half centuries ago?Aug 25, 2021Aug 25, 2021
J.P. RobinsonThe Trial of Chuck BerryA fourteen year old Apache girl testified that Berry raped her fourteen times in two weeks.Nov 12, 20191Nov 12, 20191
J.P. RobinsonMy Horn Don’t Dig Those Race TroublesWhen white supremacists bombed Louis Armstrong.Jul 16, 20191Jul 16, 20191
J.P. RobinsonThe Egging of Frank SinatraIn 1944, an eighteen year old became famous for throwing eggs at Frank Sinatra. Then he disappeared.May 25, 20193May 25, 20193
J.P. RobinsonMy favourite writing about musicAaron Gilbreath recently wrote about the state of longform music writing for Longreads, where he kindly tipped my Jesus Jellett story…Dec 29, 2018Dec 29, 2018
J.P. RobinsonSources for ‘The Rotten Etymology of Punk’These are the sources and notes for The Rotten Etymology of Punk.Aug 20, 2018Aug 20, 2018
J.P. RobinsonThe Rotten Etymology of Punk“Punk” has been used to describe music since at least 1899.Aug 20, 20181Aug 20, 20181
J.P. RobinsonThe mystery of Jesus, the naked hippie dancerFor decades, William Jellett danced at gigs and festivals, and told people he was the Son of God. Then, it seemed, he disappeared.Jan 3, 201826Jan 3, 201826
J.P. RobinsonIn Defence of “Yellow Submarine”Yellow Submarine sculpture, Festival Gardens, Liverpool, 1984 (Credit: Tyger Who Came To Tea)Nov 13, 2017Nov 13, 2017