Thursday, March 18, 2010

K & L member highlight - about the Robert


I am pleased to share with you all a little bit about our bassist Robert. I have had the pleasure of knowing him since the 4th grade. It was high school when we became good friends and formed our first serious rock group together - Sometimes Y. I am super glad that we have stayed in touch over the years - and when the concept for Kindness and Lies began, there wasn't a question in my mind who I wanted to hold down the low end.
Robert has been one of the most consistent people I have ever known. He has remained unpretentious, reliable, and full of humor. He stays very true to himself, and has always been dedicated to his passions. Robert is a badass combination of character - talented and well-rounded, just as cool as he is able to dork-out, and just as able to keep it together as he is to let loose and have a good time. Robert is solid and wise in his musicianship and professional commitment. And, well, if that didn't make him sound like the catch that he is, one look at his mile-long eyelashes and adorable dimples should seal the deal. ;)

Full Name: Robert Thomas Atkinson (AKA Rob, Berto, Robo, Actionson...and I'm sure he's been called a few other things!)

Astro sign: Sagittarius

Hometown: Pt. Reyes, CA

How long he's been playing music: 18 years

How he got into music: His dad is an incredible guitarist/fiddler/awesome music guy. He first got Robert interested in playing. And when his older brother started playing guitar, he found it only natural to start playing bass.

Major musical influences: The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Faith No More, Metallica, Jaco Pastorius, , Charlie Parker, Pearl Jam, REM, Camper van Beethoven, Sublime, Primus

What he's been listening to lately: Arctic Monkeys, Muse, Coheed and Cambria, Blonde Redhead, Gorillaz, Eels, Incubus, Modest Mouse, At the Drive-In/Mars Volta, Pinback, The Raconteurs

What he wanted to be when he grew up: Robert wanted to be a paleontologist until he realized how boring it would be!

Hobbies: playing music, drawing (when he has time), eating, sleeping, pub trivia, crossword puzzles, beach volleyball, reading

How Robert would describe himself and his bandmates each in three words:
Brian: "that one guy"
Ash: "force of nature"
Niki: "the face herself"
Betsy: "enigmatic boss man"
Robert: "uhhh, also that one guy? haha. the coolest guy in the world."

A word of wisdom/personal philosophy: "We are each masters of our own destiny."
Favorite quote: "Look, I've never had a dream in my life cuz a dream is what you wanted to do but still haven't pursued. I knew what I wanted and did it til it was done, so I've been the dream that I wanted to be since day one." --Aesop Rock "No Regrets"

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