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Rob Gentry is a keyboardist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience. He has performed at iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, collaborating with musical legends like Quincy Jones, Pete Tong, Giorgio Moroder, and Damian Lazarus. We chat to Rob on his career as a whole, including the recently completed David Gilmour tour.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Adjusting to normal life after a huge David Gilmour tour
Highlights of playing on the David Gilmour Tour
Rob in action with David Gilmour at Royal Albert Hall, October 2024
Rob with David Gilmour at Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, October 2024
Jumping on the Royal Albert Hall organ, thanks to Greg Phillinganes
Contributing to the recording of David Gilmour’s Luck and Strange
Keyboards Rob used on Luck and Strange album recording
Rob in action on Dark and Velvet Nights
Working through keyboard parts with Greg Phillinganes for the David Gilmour tour
Rob’s David Gilmour tour keyboard rig
Rob’s musical upbringing
Rob in action with Chris Norman
Rob playing with the Heritage Orchestra: Joy Division Reworked and Blade Runner Soundtrack
Rob in action again at the Sydney Opera House with the Giorgio Moroder tribute
Rob with Quincy Jones – 02 Arena UK, 2019
Rob’s musical influences
Rob’s production and solo career
Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons – Five Moons
Rob Gentry – Such a Good Feeling
Tag a Keyboard Player: Jake Sherman
Desert Island Discs: Machine Head – Deep Purple, Aladdin Sane – David Bowie, Ultimate – Nate King Cole, Fresh – Sly & The Family Stone, String Quartet in F Major – Ravel.
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