Lance Robertson is an American musician, singer, DJ and actor best known for the

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kids' animated, puppet/musical television show ''

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'', where he plays DJ Lance Rock. He was nominated for two

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Life and career

Originally from

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, Robertson graduated from Hazelwood East High School in 1983. He was the vocalist for a local electronic band called My Other Self during the 1990s and the owner of a record store called Deep Grooves! Robertson later relocated to

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. During this time, he was in the band the Ray Makers. He later met Scott Schultz of the Orange County

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band Majestic. They eventually played a couple of shows together. Years later, when Schultz was co-creating the show ''

'', Robertson was asked to serve as host DJ Lance Rock.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

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References

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