http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Musi...mer/index.html
Everyone seems to remember him from the 80's, but he also had a few hit songs in the 70's as well. Tunes like: "Hey Hey Julia/Sneaking Sally Through The Alley" & "Give Me An Inch", among others. He also formed the group Power Station with the remaining members of Duran Duran.
I recall seeing him in concert back in 1979 and it was one of the best shows I've ever seen.
R.I.P. Robert, you'll be missed.