ROBIN BIBI
Singer . Guitarist
Robin
formed the Bibi Band in 1996. Having 'paid his dues' working as guitarist
for other artists and bands so he decided to embark on a solo project,
born out of his love of the blues.
Robin
is a seasoned professional and one of the finest blues guitarists in
London - artists he has backed include Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E
King and Helen Shapiro.
His
own heroes include Albert King, Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy
Hendrix, Earl Hooker, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, James
Brown, Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
Like
any great performer he has soaked up these styles and blended them into
something all of his own!
Blues,
funk, soul, rock, reggae and jazz are all rolled together in The Robin
Bibi Band's own concoction which can be heard on the band's first album
'Blue Thrash Therapy' a mixture of the bands most requested songs
from the live set, and their own original songs.
'Blue
Thrash Therapy received excellent reviews and extensive airplay.
The
album 'Language of your soul' which further explores the band's song
writing potential was released on April 23rd 2000.
Other
albums have since followed and all met with immense critical acclaim!
It's
exuberant passionate, dynamic, exciting and fun! It's music played
straight from the heart, it will move your head, your heart and of course
your feet!
2004
performances took in shows in USA, Norway, Finland, Belgium as well as
national appearances across the UK.
Robin
Bibi is one of the most popular UK blues artists and registers a high
percentage of re-bookings due to his entertaining performances and great
rapport with audiences.
Robin is available in all formats from solo to full band.