The new single from 1980’s icons Simple Minds was premiered Monday the 11th of February on the Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2!
I am very proud to have worked with the band, they were fantastic to work with and made recording a real pleasure.
Hope the fans enjoy the new material and the brilliant upcoming tour.
BIG thanks to Jim, Charlie, Ged and Steve Osborne for such a memorable recording experience.
Charlie Jones first solo record – Love Form
/in News, Recording /by robbCharlie Jones’ first solo album ‘Love Form’ gets released in September and features Rob drumming on two tracks – Death Hand and Love Form. Charlie is one of the UK’s finest bass players and has worked with Goldfrapp, Robert Plant, Siouxsie Sioux.
The album ‘Love Form’ is available to buy here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Form-Charlie-Jones/dp/B00DZHK87K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375962384&sr=8-1&keywords=charlie+jones+love+form
The album is a very interesting mix of moods and colours and is receiving glowing reviews in all the music magazines.
Rob’s drumming is pivotal to some of the biggest sounding pieces on the record and he is very proud of his work.
Charlie has chosen Rob to be the drummer for the live gigs which are coming up very soon.
Watch this space…..
ROB JOINS DRUM WORKSHOP!!
/in News /by robbRob is proud to announce that he is now a DW endorser and will have his new Collector’s kit very soon!
Rob’s DW kit will feature the usual traits of cross over sizes from a rock/jazz kit in the DW Collector’s series. This allows him to use any set up/sizes for all possible gigs or recording sessions.
Pictures and promo are arranged for August so more details to follow…
Siouxsie Sioux – Royal Festival Hall
/in News /by robbThe Royal Festival Hall in London – Monday June the 17th 2013!!
Punk legend Siouxsie Sioux returns for her second show at the festival.
This gig will be incredible and I cannot wait to take the stage again with one of music’s all time great female icons.
Siouxsie Sioux sell out show at The Royal Festival Hall!
/in News /by robbThe Royal Festival Hall, London – Saturday June the 15th 2013!!
Punk legend Siouxsie Sioux returns!!
I am very happy to see the gig with punk legend Siouxsie Sioux sell out in just 4 hours!
This gig will be incredible and I cannot wait to take the stage again with one of music’s all time great female icons.
Rob to perform masterclasses at Jobeky Drum show – Sunday May the 5th 2013!!
/in News /by robbRob is performing masterclasses throughout the day at this his second visit to the great Jobeky Custom & Vintage Drum Show!
Rob will be demonstrating new techniques and exercises that will appear in his second DVD – Come along and ask questions about his drumming, recording/live career and any drumming related problems you may have etc.
For tickets:
£10.00 on the door
Or from:
www.jobekydrums.co.uk
NEW!! Simple Minds single ‘Broken Glass Park’
/in News, Recording /by robbThe new single from 1980’s icons Simple Minds was premiered Monday the 11th of February on the Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2!
I am very proud to have worked with the band, they were fantastic to work with and made recording a real pleasure.
Hope the fans enjoy the new material and the brilliant upcoming tour.
BIG thanks to Jim, Charlie, Ged and Steve Osborne for such a memorable recording experience.
NEW! Clinic dates coming in for 2013!
/in News /by robbCheck the DIARY for more upcoming clinic/masterclass dates!
Saturday March the 9th at Bath College has just been added, tickets on sale NOW!
Article in the UK drum magazine Rhythm!
/in News /by robbCheck out January’s issue of the top UK drum magazine Rhythm.
They have a feature on Rob and all of his activities throughout 2012, including info on the Miles Kane and Simple Minds recording sessions.
Available at all good newsagents NOW!
Modern Drummer Article November 2012!
/in News /by robbCheck out November 2012 issue of Modern Drummer for an article written by Rob on developing independence.
More articles to come next year, watch this space!!
New track with Alex Hutchings!
/in News /by robbCheck this clip of the amazing Roland guitar clinician Alex Hutchings!
It features myself on drums and Bill Banwell on the bass.
Watch for an album of this type of material in 2013!!