Hi I'm Bob

I'm 74 yrs old, married. I'm originally from Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, but now reside in St. Albans, ME.

       I have been involved in music since I was 7 yrs old did my first gig at 8 yrs old singing at a grade school dance... began my career as a lead singer, then I moved to Bass guitar, then after many yrs I switched to lead guitar   

      I began my professional career in 1964 with some home town boys, We started a band of which became really popular named The Marauders.  Since then I've worked with over 500 other musicians on a local, state, & national level.  I have performed on over 35 recordings as a studio musician.  At one point in my career I was rated the #2 Bass Player in the state.  From 1969-72, I took a break from his musical career to serve my country in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) during Vietnam.  Upon my return,to civilian life I resumed my musical career.                    My experience ranges from local bands I created or helped to create, to working with national acts like James Taylor, Carly Simon, & Stephen Stills, BB King etc....I have opened for over 25 national acts including Three Dog Night, Sly & the Family Stone, Jefferson Airplane, Uriah Heap , Cletus T Judd, , Gene Watson, Johnny Russell,  Jo Dee Messina  and the list goes on, & on, & on…. After coming off the road, I spent most of my time working with some of the state’s top bands such as Foxie, The Marauders, The Rockin Rebels, Sierra Blue,  Chris Woodward ,  and Berkobin & Corson ,which was my last major endeavor…   I also have a passion for the outdoors, animals photography basically anything that has to do with nature

Influences

My major influences include, first & foremost:

John & Sara Martin, my grandparents, who I was raised by and who introduced me to music.  Also,

B.B. King, Richie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Kansas, & especially:

The Allman Bros., whom I've had the privilege of jamming with at their farm outside of Macon, GA, during their formative years.