{"id":11825,"date":"2025-10-29T20:03:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefleetmag.com\/?p=11825"},"modified":"2025-10-29T20:03:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:03:32","slug":"rest-in-peace-earl-lc-robinson-founding-member-of-rb-group-public-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefleetmag.com\/?p=11825","title":{"rendered":"Rest In Peace Earl &#8220;LC&#8221; Robinson \u2013 Founding Member of R&amp;B Group Public Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is with heavy hearts that we announce Earl &#8220;LC&#8221; Robinson, a founding member of the &#8217;90s R&amp;B group\u00a0Public Announcement, has passed away.  He was a true pioneer in the music industry whose work   has left an indelible mark on the music world. His contributions to platinum-record productions and his dedication to elevating other artists leave a legacy that will inspire generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>**A Life Dedicated to Music Excellence**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earl &#8220;LC&#8221; Robinson was more than just a producer; he was a trailblazer who revolutionized the way music is created, recorded, and celebrated. His journey began in local studios, where his talent and passion for sound engineering quickly propelled him into the industry&#8217;s limelight. Over the decades, LC became synonymous with high-quality production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>**The Platinum Standard**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robinson&#8217;s name became legendary with his involvement in numerous platinum-selling projects. His musical breakout moment came in 1992, when &#8220;Born In the 90s,&#8221; an album with R. Kelly &amp; Public Announcement, was released. The album reached platinum status and included hit singles, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bz_9AOYTPfk&amp;list=RDbz_9AOYTPfk&amp;start_radio=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">She Got That Vibe<\/a>,&#8221; &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mqLwVZI1CPA&amp;list=RDmqLwVZI1CPA&amp;start_radio=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Honey Love<\/a>,&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hLY7RuzaOKg&amp;list=RDhLY7RuzaOKg&amp;start_radio=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Slow Dance<\/a>.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public Announcement went on to release three more albums, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/all-work-no-play\/1524593635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">All Work, No Play<\/a>,&#8221; &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/dont-hold-back\/255440379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Don&#8217;t Hold Back<\/a>,&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2kRinKHgjwuIE4K7phq25k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">When the Smoke Clears<\/a>.&#8221; Their most notable song is<strong> <\/strong><em>Body Bumpin&#8217; (Yippie-Yi-Yo)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Public Announcement - Body Bumpin&#039; (Yippie-Yi-Yo)\" width=\"1110\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gHCnHFcVZzU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>**A Mentor and Innovator**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond his production prowess, LC was a mentor to up-and-coming artists and producers, generously sharing his knowledge and fostering new talent. His pioneering spirit helped shape countless careers. He was known for pushing creative boundaries and embracing new technology, always seeking ways to improve and evolve music production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>**A Legacy That Will Live On**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While his physical presence has left us, Earl &#8220;LC&#8221; Robinson\u2019s artistic spirit continues to resonate through the timeless hits he crafted and the artists he uplifted. His pioneering efforts in the realm of platinum recordings set a benchmark that will inspire future generations to dream big and create boldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Earl &#8220;LC&#8221; Robinson \u2013 your legacy as a pioneer of platinum recording will forever be etched in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, LC, for changing the sound of music forever.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"font-size:25px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.thefleetmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-megastar-e1700581462815-96x96.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.thefleetmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-megastar-e1700581462815-192x192.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__byline\">THE FLEET MAG &#8211; REPORTER \/ WRITER<br>lmmg.fleetmag@gmail.com<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Steven Ragsdale<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with heavy hearts that we announce Earl &#8220;LC&#8221; Robinson, a founding member of the &#8217;90s R&amp;B group\u00a0Public Announcement, has passed away. 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