Rob has had an impressive journey as a drummer, collaborating with a range of artists including James Bay, Pedro Catela, and Pirot. He's not just a session drummer; he also contributes his talents to various bands such as Brighton Party Band, ECB (Elvis Covers Band), Separate the Funk, Listen to Johnny, and Four Dimensional Cat. In addition to these, he held a regular position with the Sussex Big Band for a number of years and participates in multiple musical productions.
Rob earned his BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship from the University of Sussex and furthered his education with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Middlesex University. With extensive teaching experience in both music and other subjects, he made his mark at The British and Irish Institute of Music, where he taught courses in Business and Event Management. Additionally, he led performance workshops at Chichester College. Rob also founded and operated businesses Marmalade Drum Workshops, and Worthing Drums offering engaging drumming team-building experiences to businesses, schools, and charities. As well as individual Drum Kit lessons privately and in schools.
Behind the Beat: Photos of Equipment and Sessions
Capture the Rhythm: Video's of Sessions
Not Banging my Own Drum: Testimonials
Pandemonium
"Love your Drumming Style, Very Defined and Timing is Spot on"
Tom Marchant | Band Lead - Pandemonium
ECB
"I was in an Elvis tribute band with Rob for several years. Rob’s energetic opener to our ‘Vegas years” set was always one of the highlights of our performance . We played long shows, sometimes with over 40 songs, and Rob kept up the energy throughout. Rob was always hard working in rehearsals and was quick to learn new numbers. I would recommend him to any band."
Burt Mundy | Lead Singer "Elvis" - ECB Elvis Covers Band
Pirot
"Rob is reliable, a genuinely nice human, keeps time incredibly well, and rarely misses a beat. Plus he owns a car (what more could you want?!)
His warm-hearted personality and his playing ability, make him an easy fit for any band. He’s always my go to recommendation."
James Pirot | Singer Songwriter
All the Gear: Equipment Rob Uses for Sessions
The Cocktail Kit
For those smaller more intermit performances.
The Sonor AQX Jungle Kit
16" Bass Drum
14" Floor Tom
10" Rack Tom
12" Snare Drum
The Fusion Kit
For those Medium Sized Performances
The Mapex Pro M Fusion Kit
22" Bass Drum
14" Floor Tom
12" Rack Tom
10" Rack Tom
14" Snare Drum
The Stadium Kit
For those Larger Stage Performances
The Mapex Pro M Stadium Rock Kit
24" Bass Drum
22" Bass Drum
18" Floor Tom
16" Floor Tom
14" Floor Tom
13" Rack Tom
12" Rack Tom
10" Rack Tom
8" Rack Tom
14" Snare Drum
Cymbals
Rob Uses Zildjian A Custom Cymbals
12" Hi Hats
18" Uptown Ride Cymbal
20" Ride Cymbal
14" Crash
16" Crash
12" Splash
8" Splash
Effects Cymbals
Meinl 10" Swiss Splash
Auxiliary
Rob uses an Array of Auxiliary percussion with all of his kits, this includes:
- Effects Cymbals
- Sample Pad
- Cowbells
- Blast-blocks
- Wood Blocks
- Tamborines
- Chimbes
- Bells
- Shakers
- Snare Dums
- Stage Lighting & Truss
Inspiring Upcoming Beaters: Teaching
Rob has been running his successful teaching business Worthing Drums for over 5 Years.
Please click below to find out more about Worthing Drums.
Do you need a Drummer?
Rob is available for Live Band performances, recordings, pit work or collaboration on a new project.
Reach out, and let's make music happen!
