Anwar Robinson

Anwar F. Robinson (born April 21, 1979) is an American singer and was a contestant on the fourth season of American Idol.

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April 21 - 1979 - American - American Idol

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Robinson grew up in East Orange, New Jersey. He first started to sing when he was eight, and trained as a tenor in classical technique in college for about four years under Dr. Scott J. McCoy, graduating in 2001 from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey. Some time later, Robinson became a junior high school music teacher, settling in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Robinson is currently a member of a local group called The Perfect Combination.

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East Orange, New Jersey - 2001 - Westminster Choir College - Rider University - Princeton, New Jersey - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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In 2005, Robinson successfully auditioned for American Idol in Washington D.C. He proceeded to the Top 12, but was voted off on April 20, after his performance of Earth Wind and Fire's "September" during 1970s dance music week. Only six contestants remained after Robinson's departure.

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2005 - Washington D.C. - April 20 - Earth Wind and Fire - 1970s

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Robinson is gay and has been out since high school, but Fox Broadcasting Company officials asked him to keep it private while he is a contestant on American Idol, and his sexual orientation is not mentioned in his official Fox biography. http://www.afterelton.com/TV/2005/3/robinson.html

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Gay - Out - High school - Fox Broadcasting Company - Sexual orientation

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