Robert Finley
Keynote Speaker: Blues & Soul Singer-Songwriter Known for "Age Don't Mean a Thing;" AGT Semi-Finalist
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Robert Finley Biography
Hailing from the town of Bernice, Louisiana, Robert Finley is an American singer-songwriter delivering traditional blues and soul music with elements of R&B and gospel. He developed an early affinity for music when he purchased a guitar from a thrift store at the age of 11. This would be the beginning of a lifelong obsession with the instrument, learning to play by ear and eventually writing his own songs. Frequent visits to gospel quartet groups had a major impact on him, and his musical abilities flourished in his teens after he signed up for the Army in 1970. Originally enlisted as a helicopter technician in Germany, his skills were quickly recognized and he was soon moved to guitarist and bandleader duties for the military band.
Upon his return home, Finley found work as a carpenter for many years before losing his sight due to Glaucoma. Still passionate about pursuing music, he went on to meet a member of the Music Maker Foundation who helped him make a welcome return to the scene. He put out his debut solo record, "Age Don't Mean a Thing," via Big Legal Mess in late 2016.
His next album, "Goin' Platinum!," was released in 2017. The following year Finley joined Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Revue tour, followed up with a series of headline shows around the world. In 2019, it was announced that Finley was a contestant for the fourteenth season of "America's Got Talent." He managed to reach the live shows but was eventually eliminated in the semi-finals.
In 2021, Finley released "Sharecropper's Son," an autobiographical album that centers around his upbringing on a crop share in Louisiana. Finley releases his anticipated fourth studio album Black Bayou in 2024, an 11-track tour de force that coalesces gospel, blues, soul, and rock into a raw, thundering tribute to Finley’s home state of Louisiana.
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Robert Finley Videos
![Robert Finley - "Waste Of Time" [Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/a5ksyHvslu0/hqdefault.jpg)
![Robert Finley - "You Got It (And I Need It)" [Official Music Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VKuKp7s90S8/hqdefault.jpg)
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What topics does Robert Finley speak about?
Robert Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Disability, Veterans, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment and College.
Where does Robert Finley travel from?
Robert Finley generally travels from Louisiana, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Robert Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Disability and Veterans. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Finley for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Robert Finley generally travels from Louisiana, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Butterscotch, Doreen Ketchens and The Notations. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Finley for an upcoming event.
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Robert Finley Videos
![Robert Finley - "Souled Out On You" [Official Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fA0w8Rc-7es/default.jpg)
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How do I book Robert Finley to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Robert Finley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Robert Finley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Robert Finley or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Robert Finley for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Robert Finley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Robert Finley, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Robert Finley speak about?
Robert Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Disability, Veterans, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment and College. -
Where does Robert Finley travel from?
Robert Finley generally travels from Louisiana, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Robert Finley?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robert Finley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Robert Finley for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Robert Finley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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