Rob Brian Interview (Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, Laura Pausini): For The Love of Music

About this episode

Rob Brian shares his experiences as a session drummer and his journey with iconic bands.

In this episode, we're joined by Rob Brian, a veteran session drummer and honorary Drum Dog ambassador. Rob shares stories from his extensive career, from his musical upbringing to touring with iconic artists like Siouxsie Sioux and Simple Minds. Rob opens up about the intimidating experience of joining Siouxsie and the Banshees and the importance of respecting a band’s musical legacy. He also recounts a hilarious, yet stressful, career highlight: headlining a massive festival in Pasadena wi...

People in this episode

Guest: Rob Brian

Topics covered

• music
• drumming
• session musicians
• band legacy

Keywords

• Siouxsie and the Banshees
• Simple Minds
• Laura Pausini
• festival
• musical upbringing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Siouxsie and the Banshees

Places: Pasadena

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