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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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

British Grove Studios

Keyboards Rob used on Luck and Strange album recording

Mega FM by Twisted Electrons

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

Joan as Police Woman

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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