From: NY, United States
Genre: Rock, Classic rock
"ROB" the slamming rock artist whose name is the acronym for his self titled debut CD "Rise On Belief." Rise On Belief is an album filled with the influences of legendary rock artists Jimi Hendrix, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Living Color, Creed, Lenny Kravitz and Sly and The Family Stone. ROB wrote and CO-produced several songs on the album, along with musician and composer Abishai Brooks. He also incorporated the musicianship of Ronnie Drayton, a guitarist who studied under Jimi Hendrix; Mario Rodriguez guitarist from the metal group Havoc Hate and rock out drummer Richie Harrison. He also commissioned mastering engineer Ted Jensen to put the finishing touches on the album. Together they helped create that in your face rock out groove.
After completion of the album, the single Freedom received radio played on stations WKGB/Binghamton; KUPD/ Pheonix; KFMG/Des Moines; KACV/Amarillo; WRN/Syndicated; KKUP/Cupertino and Notorious Radio and it debuted at 41 on the top 50 singles independent music charts. The Chosen One was played on internet radio stations across the globe and the single “UP In The Air” was played in England. The radio play and press peak the interest of music critics and ROBs music was reviewed in All Access magazine. He was reviewed by Carly Doenges Of Muzikreviews.com and was given a 5 star review and Jimmy Rae of Skopemag.com and received a 4 stars. He also was interviewed by Micheal Friedman for Skopemag.com Artist 2 Watch.
The true essence of ROBs music is captured in his guitar slamming and vocal jamming crowd pleasing performances. ROB has rocked out in New York’s Legendary CBGB's, The Cutting Room, S.O.B.'s, Triads, The BitterEnd, Mercury Lounge and The World Famous Apollo Theater, where he left the crowd screaming for an encore. He rocked the MEANYfest at Arlenes Grocery. He jammed at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach Delaware for the Dewey Beach Jamfest in April 09. He returned to the Rusty Rudder in October 09 to ROCK OUT at the Dewey Beach Music Conference. He also jammed in the Emergenza Music Festival for emerging artist in 2010 at Fontana’s in New York City. He also played Crash Mansion and Webster Hall in New York City for the Emergenza Music festival as well.
ROB continues to dig deep into his soul to rock you out with his powerful sound and thought provoking lyrics. This is quality rock music from a quality artist. Now, get ready to ROCK OUT! Get to ROCK ON! GET READY TO "Rise On Belief!”