Robert Bowman
Welcome to my music! I am Robert Bowman and I'm a solo artist with a melodic instrumental style. I compose and arrange all music and perform all instruments on my guitar based instrumentals, which feature blazing, emotional, and soulful lead work and many different styles. Listen closely!! You'll hear influences of Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, the Beatles, Marty Friedman, and others.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I started playing the guitar at age 18, and have played for 20+ years. I've played in several bands, made a little money. My playing now, as it has been for the last few years, is mostly in my studio where I let my ideas flow onto the hard drive.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, in Memphis-
Your musical influences
Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, the Beatles, Marty Friedman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul Gilbert
What equipment do you use?
Gibson Les Paul, Gibson Explorer, Performance Guitars Custom Strat, Warmoth Guitars VIP2, Ibanez RG, Fender Stratacoustic, Epiphone Mini Flying V, Takamine Dreadnought Acoustic, Fender Precision Bass, Yamaha Synth, Other Various Instruments when needed!
Anything else?
Mesa Boogie and Peavey amplification, Digitech, Line 6, and Electro-Harmonix effects, Roland VS1680 Digital 16 Track Recorder, Alesis Studio effects and monitors
