Rob Champagne |
Hometown: Providence, RI. "Still My Favorite City"
Years Playing: 17
Current Occupation: Musician, Drum Instructor, Sole Propriotor of Cleaning Buisness.
Dream Home: St Thomas, playing pans for tourists on a beach under a palm tree.
Favorite Groups: Tower of Power, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, anything with Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan and of course Route .44
Legal Influences: Johnny Rabb, Tom Nimmo, Bob Giullotti, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Benny "Pappa Zitta" Benjamin.
Random Fact: Rob attentended the Berklee School of Music in 1991-92. Originally a voice major, switching to drums after seeing a fellow student Johnny Rabb perform Tower of Power songs in the cafeteria.
What They Will Say When He Dies: Rob leaves behind a pair of sticks, brushes, and a savings account with a $0.00 balance.
Personal Quote: "Old drummers never die. They just run out of time."