Robert Brookins (October 7, 1962 – April 15, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, producer and musician. A member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire he also worked with artists such as George Duke, Stephanie Mills, Stanley Clarke and The Whispers. == Early years == Brookins grew up in Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, California. Singing, and playing keyboard and drums as a child, he formed his first band, aged 11, Little Robert & the Fondeles, which won the Motown's... [more on Wikipedia]