Bobby Rock is a world-renowned drummer, the author of nine books, a
recognized health-and-fitness specialist, and a devout vegan.
A native Californian, Bobby grew up in Houston, before studying at the prestigious Berklee College
of Music in Boston.
As an accomplished performer and studio drummer, he has worked with a diverse roster of artists,
including Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Rare Earth, Nelson and Slaughter, Alcatrazz, Gary Hoey, Nitro,
Hardline, Monster Circus , The Stu Hamm Band, guitarists Brett Garsed, T.J. Helmerich, Neil Zaza,
Bob Kulick, Bruce Kulick, Michael Angelo Batio, Bill "The Buddha" Dickens and Carl
Carter, and Scrap Metal. He toured and recorded with Lita Ford.
He also toured with Slaughter, filling in for drummer Blas Elias.
Additionally, Bobby has released three records as a solo artist, two top-selling drum books and
videos (including his critically acclaimed "The Zen of Drumming" and is recognized as
one of the premier performers and educators in the industry, having done over 900 drumming
workshops and exhibitions worldwide, and twice won Drum magazine's Clinician of the Year
award.
Rock has released two videos to date, 1989's Metalmorphosis and 2001's The Zen of
Drumming.
Bobby's latest book, The Boy Is Gonna Rock: A Drummer's Journey From Houston to Hollywood in
Search of Hair Metal Heaven, is an Amazon best-seller and focuses on the early days of his
career.
Bobby resides in Los Angeles (when not on the road!).
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