S2 E66 Bob Reid; Born and raised in Dunedin, NZ, Bob's band scored a minor 'hit' on local Dunedin radio in 1978. They released a further two singles on their own label with one song reaching the national NZ top 5 for several weeks. The band Toured NZ extensively, including with 'Split Enz' in 1979 for their "Wiata" album promotion, which was sold in Australia as "Corroboree" They also played at the 'Sweetwaters Festival' on opening night to an estimated 80,000 audience.
The band moved to Sydney in 1980 and played the NSW scene for about a year before Bob departed and joined legendary guitarist, Karl Taylor, (Buffalo) in a new band called 'The Sharks'. They recorded an album at Alberts Studio but sadly it was never released. When Bob eventually left The Sharks and moved to South Australia, after receiving a non musical job offer, he ceased playing altogether for a few years (after his drum kit was stolen), until hooking up with his old (NZ) bass player who also lived in SA. They formed a new band called 'Eat your lips off' (with the late James Skedd on bass), and gigged around Adelaide in the late 1980s. This lineup also included his long time friend and super guitarist, Mick Randell. Let it Roll followed several years later, the band gigged around Adelaide for about six years. Members included Ronny Davidson (Hawkins Band), Mick Randell (guitar) and keyboardist Richard McDonald, among others.
Bob's lifelong interest in drums developed into a part time business called 'DrumClinic', which started when he acquired a vintage drum kit sometime in the late 1990s. One kit led to others and since that time he has amassed a decent collection of vintage instruments. Bob is known locally as 'Mr Ludwig'. Bob specializes in restoration, repairs, refurbishment and a little teaching. Bob produced a book on tuning drums in 2013, which he launched at the former iconic music store John Reynolds Music City.
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S2 E66 Bob Reid; Born and raised in Dunedin, NZ, Bob's band scored a minor 'hit' on local Dunedin radio in 1978. They released a further two singles on their own label with one song reaching the national NZ top 5 for several weeks. The band Toured NZ extensively, including with 'Split Enz' in 1979 for their "Wiata" album promotion, which was sold in Australia as "Corroboree" They also played at the 'Sweetwaters Festival' on opening night to an estimated 80,000 audience.
The band moved to Sydney in 1980 and played the NSW scene for about a year before Bob departed and joined legendary guitarist, Karl Taylor, (Buffalo) in a new band called 'The Sharks'. They recorded an album at Alberts Studio but sadly it was never released. When Bob eventually left The Sharks and moved to South Australia, after receiving a non musical job offer, he ceased playing altogether for a few years (after his drum kit was stolen), until hooking up with his old (NZ) bass player who also lived in SA. They formed a new band called 'Eat your lips off' (with the late James Skedd on bass), and gigged around Adelaide in the late 1980s. This lineup also included his long time friend and super guitarist, Mick Randell. Let it Roll followed several years later, the band gigged around Adelaide for about six years. Members included Ronny Davidson (Hawkins Band), Mick Randell (guitar) and keyboardist Richard McDonald, among others.
Bob's lifelong interest in drums developed into a part time business called 'DrumClinic', which started when he acquired a vintage drum kit sometime in the late 1990s. One kit led to others and since that time he has amassed a decent collection of vintage instruments. Bob is known locally as 'Mr Ludwig'. Bob specializes in restoration, repairs, refurbishment and a little teaching. Bob produced a book on tuning drums in 2013, which he launched at the former iconic music store John Reynolds Music City.
All of the BAND IT ABOUT Podcast Series links are available here: https://linktr.ee/banditaboutpodcastseries