Lisa Robinson Biography
Lisa Robinson is an American journalist, author, and broadcaster. She was born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and attended The Bronx High School of Science and Syracuse University. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions to music journalism and interviewed various iconic artists and bands.
Age
Lisa Robinson was born on November 7, 1965. As of 2024, she is 58 years old.
Height and Weight
Lisa Robinson, an American journalist, author, and broadcaster, is about 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall and weighs 55kg ( 120 pounds).
Education
Lisa Robinson got her Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, known for great programs in public administration.
She studied art at Manchester School of Art, getting a Bachelor’s in Fine Art Painting in 2008.
Now, Lisa works at the University of Nottingham as an Assistant Professor, teaching language education.
Her mix of education in journalism, art, and language teaching shows her wide skills and how she contributes to different areas.
Hobbies
Lisa Robinson is a painter in Westgate Studios, Wakefield, who creates beautiful artworks inspired by interiors, cities, films, and architecture. Her paintings, often in oil and alkyd on canvas or linen, reflect her passion for color, texture, and composition. She also works with gouache, watercolor, and ink on paper, showcasing her versatility in expressing emotions through different mediums.
Parents and Siblings
Lisa’s father is Charles Robertson, and her mother is Treva Charlene Robertson. She has four siblings, Cheryl Sears, Kimberly Ann Johnson, Terry Allen Robertson, and Daniel Todd Robertson.
Husband and Marriage
Lisa Robinson was married to the late music producer and radio host, Richard Robinson. Their relationship extended beyond personal ties into professional collaborations. With Richard’s influence and Lisa’s love for music, they formed a distinctive partnership that immersed her in the rock and roll scene. Together, they explored the vibrant world of artists, concerts, and backstage insights.
Career
Lisa Robinson is an American journalist, author, and broadcaster. She began her journalism career in 1969 after her husband suggested she take over a column he wrote for a British paper. Lisa wrote for various publications like Creem, Rock Video, the New York Post, and the New Musical Express, covering famous artists and bands like the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Michael Jackson. She also had a syndicated newspaper column called Rock Talk and frequently covered acts at CBGB in the 1970s. Lisa hosted the USA Network’s Radio 1990 television series from 1983 to 1986 and interviewed Freddie Mercury in 1984. She authored books like Nobody Ever Asked Me About the Girls and There Goes Gravity: A Life in Rock and Roll and wrote the novel Walk on Glass. Currently, Lisa is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair and has written music criticism for the New York Post.
Net worth
Her estimated net worth is around $10 million. Her significant contributions to music journalism have established a lasting legacy, solidifying her status as a rock and roll icon.
