Rob Fetters
| Rob Fetters | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toledo, Ohio, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, vocalist |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Website | http://robfetters.net/ |
Rob Fetters is an American musician, songwriter, and commercial music composer. He has performed as a guitarist and singer for power pop bands The Raisins, The Bears, psychodots, and has also released solo albums.[1]
Early life
Fetters was born on September 28, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio and grew up in neighboring Sylvania.[2] Fetters met fellow artists Chris Arduser and Bob Nyswonger while attending Sylvania High School. Fetters, Arduser and Nyswonger have been playing together off and on since 1971.[3]
Career
Fetters, Arduser, Nyswonger, and Adrian Belew formed The Bears in 1985 and began touring and recording until 1988. The trio "psychodots" recorded and performed starting in 1990, sometimes as Belew's tour support or backing band members.
The Bears regrouped in 2000 and continued performing until 2007. The psychodots continue to perform in the Cincinnati area.[4]
Fetters has released three solo albums, and his commercial scoring and commissioned work has included clients such as ABC, Disney, Nickelodeon, and PBS, as well as Microsoft, Crest and Kellogg’s.[5]
Instruments
Fetters’ guitars include Fender Stratocasters, a Taylor 612-CE Acoustic, a 1974 Les Paul Custom, a 1967 Martin 00-18, a 1965 Rickenbacker 625, and a 2012 “partscaster” created by David Schneider. His amplifiers include a Vox AC-15 and Wavelength Audio Rob Fetters Signature designed by Gordon Rankin.[5]
Discography
Solo discography
- Saint Ain’t (CD) – Baby Ranch Records (2014)
- Musician (CD) – Baby Ranch Records (2005)
- Lefty Loose Righty Tight (CD) – Baby Ranch Records (1998)
psychodots
- Terminal Blvd (CD) – Baby Ranch Records (2005)
- Official Bootleg (CD) – Strugglebaby Recording Company (1998)
- Awkwardsville (CD) – Strugglebaby Recording Company (1995)
- On The Grid (CD) – Strugglebaby Recording Company (1993)
- Psychodots (CD) Strugglebaby Recording Company (1991)
The Bears
- Eureka! (CD) – The Bears Music (2007)
- Live at Club Café (DVD) 2004 Live (CD) The Bears Music (2002)
- Car Caught Fire (CD) – The Bears Music (2001)
- The Bears (LP) – Primitive Man Recording Company (1987)
- Rise and Shine (LP) -- Primitive Man Recording Company (1988)
The Raisins
- Everything and More (Cassette) 1985 Baby Ranch Recording Company (CD) 2000 Valentine / Hoy Hoy Hoy (Vinyl 45rpm) Raisin Records (1984)
- The Raisins (LP) Strugglebaby Recording Company 1983 (CD 1993)
- Quarters / Tour Guide (Vinyl 45rpm) Raisin Records (1981)
As the sole producer
- Two Hearted by Dawg Yawp (2015)
- Okodoro Oro by Baoku Moses (2004)
- Dinosaur Love by Lucky Spaulding (2001)
- Purple Kisses by 33 People (1995)
References
- ↑ "So much to like about Rob Fetters' 'Saint Ain't'". Toledo Blade. December 26, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Interview by Karl Cable". 2002. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Three-minute masterpiece". Dayton City Paper. November 18, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Psychodots thankful for annual reunion". USA Today. November 26, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
- 1 2 "Rob Fetters on the Transformative Power of Six Strings". Guitar Player. July 3, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2016.