[6] After retiring from his childhood musical career in 1959, Robinson earned a degree in history from Olivet College and one in psychology from the Detroit Institute of Technology.

[1] In 1945, he played guest spots at the theatre with Lionel Hampton,[5] who was prevented by child protection legislation from taking Robinson on tour with him.

However, Robinson performed on radio with Hampton and Harry "The Hipster" Gibson, and he also appeared as himself in the Hollywood film No Leave, No Love, starring Van Johnson and Keenan Wynn.

[8] In 1946, Robinson played for President Harry S. Truman at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner,[5] shouting out "How'm I Doin', Mr.

[1] In more recent years, Robinson has made occasional appearances as a musician with the help of the American Music Research Foundation.

[3] In the last Dr Boogie show of 2013, Robinson was the featured artist, with four of his classic hits showcased amid biographical sketches of his early career.

Robinson met President Barack Obama and was saluted during the dinner, receiving a standing ovation as the picture of him as a child appeared on the video screens.

After retiring from his childhood musical career and earning his college degrees, Robinson was supported by a trust fund created when he was a minor.