b o b   r o t t o

Bob has been playing drums for 35 years.  His influences include but are definitely not limited to: Carter Beauford, Billy Cobham, Neal Peart, Alex Acuna, Dave Weckl, Terry Bozzio and Jeff Porcaro.

Bob has played in a plethora of successful bands including: Jazz East, Nothing 1&2, Plush Monkey, Group Therapy, Crash Cafe, Scratch House, Vestal Sanction, and Séance. 

Bob's current listening includes: anything from the Dave Matthew's Band,

Bobs favorite websites include: Modern Drummer, Drum Bum, Drum World and Kill Some Time.

Bob exclusively plays Pearl drums, and Zildjian and Sabian cymbals. His current kit is a 7 piece Pearl Masters BRX all birch kit with Midnight Fade lacquer finish.

When he's not 'Phunkin' out 'n every way', Bob enjoys spending as much time as possible with his beautiful daughter Calahan and his supportive wife Beth.

Click here for a PDF version of Bob's Drum Kit layout.

Pearl Masters BRX in Midnight Fade

photo courtesy of pearldrum.com