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Bob Sabellico

Bob Sabellico

Biography:

Imagine, a very young, remarkably talented guitarist from the outskirts of Philadelphia being plucked from a small nightclub and placed in huge arenas with some of the most famous musicians in the world. This is Bob Sabellico and the story is true. At 16 he was chosen to replace guitarist Randy Bachman in the Canadian band, “The Guess Who,” at the height of their international fame. This was to be only the beginning of a life long affair with the world of music.

He eventually left, “ The Guess Who” to start his own band and travel the country. Over the years, Bob gained experience and chops from his days as a road warrior. His exposure to varied styles of music gave him a unique perspective on his work, enabling him to experiment and mold his musical history into a sound and style all his own. More than just, “smooth,” his music is both rhythmic and lyrical. His mastery of guitar is a gift to listeners yet his greatest surprise is his versatility. He started playing drums and percussion when he was nine and picked up the guitar only when a local band told him they were looking for someone to play lead. Fortunately for his listeners, he never put it down.

In the early 80’s he helped to pioneer the use of electronics and synthesizers in both live and recorded music. He is an extraordinary synthesist, a virtual, “MIDI Wizard,” who skillfully mixes his talent on drums, keyboards, and percussion with guitar synth to create multiple layers of sound.

He also started a sideline career writing music for television and film and has compiled numerous instrumental tracks for international sound libraries. “Funk City” is available on BMG Music Libraries.

Bob’s musical and technical prowess have made him sought After by such industry notables as: Chet Atkins, Bela Fleck, Phoebe Snow, Victor Wooten, Everett Harp, Steve Wariner, Verdine and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Cliff Richards, John Farrar (writer, producer, Olivia Newton-John), Tim Rice (Broadway Lyricist), Elliott Scheiner (producer, engineer, Bruce Hornsby, Don Henley), Steve Cropper and Byron Gallimore (producer, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw) to name a few.

Never yearning to be a one-man band, Bob really enjoys working with other musicians. He loves the energy that flows from a mixture of different artists and styles. He has the knack of pulling everyone together into one cohesive unit. His live performances are a celebration. Even the name of his band sprang from a description of the live gigs he put together around LA. Bob Sabellico’s “Groove Station,” became synonymous with state of the art sound and superior musicianship. Audiences love the mix of music and banter that has become characteristic of a Groove Station show.

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Joe Carducci - Gretsch/FMIC: Sharing six string duties with the GRETSCH ALL STAR BAND is celebrated jazz guitarist/composer from Franklin, Tennessee, Bob Sabellico. Bob’s a MONSTER guitarist with a fretboard vocabulary that would intimidate even the most gifted guitarists.

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