Edward Stoney Robinson

Edward O. "Stoney" Robinson, born in Arkansas, was the son of Otto Robinson and Faye Alexander, and one of three siblings. He gained recognition as a musician, singer, and songwriter, most notably for his role as "Kevin Tucker," the lead singer in the R&B band featured in the independent film "Stony Island." This film, set against the backdrop of a challenging inner-city neighborhood in Chicago's South Side, was shot on location in 1977 and premiered in 1978. "Stony Island" garnered critical acclaim at the 14th Chicago Film Festival and the Utah/US Film Festival, a precursor to what is now known as the Sundance Film Festival. Despite its positive reception, the film faced limited theatrical release and faded from public consciousness until its DVD reissue in May 2012.

Tragically, just days before he was set to embark on a tour, Stoney Robinson passed away at the young age of 26 in his Chicago home on April 11, 1979. The cause was identified as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder that leads to the formation of small clots throughout the body.

His funeral took place at Halsted Memorial Chapel, with burial following the next day. He is survived by his mother, Faye Jones; father, Otto Robinson; two brothers, Stevie and Ricky; a half-brother, Harvey Jones Jr.; two half-sisters, Pamela and Deloise Jones; and his stepfather, Harvey Jones.