The viral “Redcar Crooner” uniting generations through music

Fifteen-year-old George Robinson, dubbed the “Redcar Crooner,” has already attracted millions of listeners by blending the nostalgia of the Rat Pack era with the viral energy of the TikTok generation.

George will be performing at Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day on Saturday (June 27), with a setlist featuring songs by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Al Jolson.

George Robinson, the 15-year-old “Redcar Crooner”. (Image: Rebecca Robinson)

His passion for older music has brought together all ages of music lovers, reigniting the popularity of crooner tunes for millions of people in the younger generations.

George began his journey at the age of 10, teaching himself the ukulele during lockdown, and moving on to busking on Redcar high street a year later.

He said: “I have always been big history enthusiast, I discovered George Formby and still love his music but my voice changed considerably and I began to listen to the Rat Pack.

“I love singing the great classics, and it is always nice to see the look on people’s faces when I begin to sing as they don’t expect it.”

His love for crooner music has resonated far beyond the North East, earning him national recognition on platforms like TikTok and Facebook, where he has gone viral many times.

He said: “I am dreaming big, with one day performing for a huge audience in Vegas, just like those mega stars before me, I also want to make my family proud, especially my Mam who supports me in everything I do.”

George Robinson, the 15-year-old “Redcar Crooner”. (Image: Rebecca Robinson)

Across the North East, venues are keeping George booked and busy, but he said he was particularly honoured to once again be invited to perform at Armed Forces Day.

He said: “I have been invited to attend a number of events organised by Redcar British Legion and my good friend Eric Howden, who has worked tirelessly for so many years to ensure those who fought for our country and sadly did not return are remembered.”

George also described performing last year at the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Redcar boating lake as one of his proudest moments.

He said: “To date one of my proudest moments has been to perform last year at the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Redcar boating lake, singing to a crowd, wearing my Great Grandad’s medals and being given the honour of lighting the peace lamp.”

George will be performing from 12.45pm, proudly wearing his Great Grandad’s medals to honour him once again.