it's me HHB Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 After over 20 years of being a friend and bandmate of Rob's, I got the horrible news on June 21 that he had died at another gig of a massive heart attack. From what I hear he didnt suffer much and that is about all the good I can muster on the subject. We had a grand memorial service that nearly every musician in western NC attended where the amazing drummer and person Jeff Sipe played Rob's parts. Rob was also an internationally recognized author most notably w Modern Drummer but he wrote a Guitar Player piece on Martin Barre years ago and recognized my Hamer right off the bat! To say it was brutal for me is an understatement. Thanks for indulging this as Big Block Dodge kinda grew up on the old HFC and just figured some would like to know. Not sure if I will ever play the material again but like Zeppelin, our band is over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamerica Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 HHB sorry for your loss. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Fond memories of hanging with BBD - the people in the band as well as the musicians - at the Pour House and downtown in Charleston many, many years ago. Prayers and condolences, Bill and Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 My condolences @it's me HHB I'm sure he'll be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Robin was always nice to me, and so easy to talk to. This is sad. Yes, Big Block Dodge should end its performances, but keep Robin's music history alive. He really was much more than a musician. He was a music historian. Check out his interviews with big time musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugartune Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Very sad to hear, Bill. I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 So sorry to hear, Bill. Thinking of you and all the people in Robin's life, as that was way too early to leave the stage down here. I've got a lot of driving to do over the next few days, so will cue up BBD and do a start-to-finish airing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 39 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: Robin was always nice to me, and so easy to talk to. This is sad. Yes, Big Block Dodge should end its performances, but keep Robin's music history alive. He really was much more than a musician. He was a music historian. Check out his interviews with big time musicians. Steve he always mentioned you anytime Greenville came up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Guy Dave Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 So very sorry for your loss. Gonna go plug in my copy of 'East Flat Rock.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and all of his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockola Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 He was a Gent. Sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixesandsevens Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Sounds like a helluva bandmate. My condolences and may he RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polara Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Oh gosh. He was such a sweetheart of a guy. And so funny. If lives are measured by positive vibes generated (and they should be) he and his family and friends can celebrate a good life. I’m sorry for your shock, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 35 minutes ago, polara said: Oh gosh. He was such a sweetheart of a guy. And so funny. If lives are measured by positive vibes generated (and they should be) he and his family and friends can celebrate a good life. I’m sorry for your shock, Bill. We are all still reeling that such a giving humble soul left so soon. Fuck the circle of life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I'm sorry to hear Bill. Good friends and cohorts are family. Condolences to everyone affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 My condolences, Bill. You guys were a great band, and it's good to know he was a great human being as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, burningyen said: My condolences, Bill. You guys were a great band, and it's good to know he was a great human being as well. Ben he was the best. There are spots all over our town that are missing volunteers due to his single absence. Im still so bummed and really angry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I made a video for the tune I recorded w/ Big Block Dodge ~18 (!) years back, RIP Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m chops Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 That was pretty tasty. Bill, please accept my condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixesandsevens Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 My condolences and may he RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Found this live recording of Big Block Dodge w/ me sitting in on guitar synth ("sax" & "keys"), that was a fun night; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Thanks all and Brooks in particular. Its a year 2 days ago. Covid cant hold a candle to the void that Rob and the band have left for me. Im jamming w a great rhythm section next wed. Maybe jam a few BBD. I dunno maybe just retire them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Keep the tunes alive. They will keep people aware of part of Robin's musical output. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Haynie you always got good advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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