Rob has been playing drums since 1987 when he decided that the trombone wasn't exciting enough and he kept leaving it on the bus.

Initially practicing on pillows and pans until he got his first kit, he then began to practice along with all his favourite songs, causing much suffering to his family, neighbours and most of Wolverhampton. However, he soon progressed to a point where he could play with other musicians and since then has played in all sorts of bands with an enormous array of styles.

As well as playing for scarlett, Rob now plays drums for sessions and deps as well as being involved with a London based project called Kerouac.

Robert is sad that the drums in his picture are not his... he can but dream.

He has a set of recordings that he has played on outside of scarlett at his own website if you are interested.

Rob's equipment now includes:

Yamaha Stage Custom Drums, 10", 12", 14" toms and 22" bass drum
Zildjian 18" and 19" A Custom crash cymbals
Zildjian 14" K Custom Hi-hats
Zildjian 22" Earth Ride
Zildjian 16" K Custom Thin Rock Crash cut down to about 12" effect/splash
Pearl Chad Smith Signature snare
Premier 2002 snare
DW 7000 double bass drum pedal
Vic Firth Japan Oak 5B sticks - wooden tip
Protection Racket cases