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Robert David Rothstein (April 20, 1948, Manhattan, New York City, NY), better known as Rob Stoner, is an American multi-instrumental musician.[1][2][3]
He started his career backing up various artists in New York City. His work can be heard on Don McLean's classic "American Pie". In 1973 he began a solo career that would eventually land him a contract with Epic Records in Nashville and later with MCA Records who released a critically acclaimed solo album.[citation needed] Stoner also recorded an album of his original songs for Sun Records in the early 1980s.
In the summer of 1975 he was hired as bandleader, opening act and bass player in Bob Dylan's band. He played with Dylan during the Rolling Thunder Revue tour and on the Far East leg of Dylan's 1978 World Tour. His singing and playing is featured on many Bob Dylan recordings.
After quitting touring life with Dylan he resumed his solo career. He is still active and giving guitar lessons in Rockland County, New York. He has played with such diverse artists as Chris Spedding, Link Wray, Robert Gordon, Chuck Berry, and Joni Mitchell.
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- ^ Sweet, Brian. Steely Dan: Reelin' In the Years. Music Sales Group. pp. 264–. ISBN 9780857120182. http://books.google.com/books?id=INqNBMZ-g1sC&pg=PT264. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ Baez, Joan (2009-07-21). And a Voice to Sing With: A Memoir. Simon and Schuster. pp. 238–. ISBN 9781439169643. http://books.google.com/books?id=v2tocQYV1owC&pg=PA238. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
