Joseph Calvin "Butch" Robins (born May 12, 1949, in Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia) is an American five-string–banjo player with his own, distinct style.
In the 1970s, Robins performed in a number of bands, including Charlie Moore, Jim & Jesse, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper, and the New Grass Revival.
From 1977 until 1981, Robins played banjo for Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, performing throughout the United States, including the White House and Lincoln Center in New York City.
[2][3] In 1995, Robins produced a masterpiece banjo-oriented bluegrass recording, Grounded-Centered-Focused, featuring a talented supporting cast, including Bill Monroe.
[7][8] Robins has been a prolific freelance banjo player, performing with big band leader Harry James and with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Leon Russell, and many others.