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Rob Coombes
Rob Coombes performing with Supergrass in London, 2008.
Rob Coombes performing with Supergrass in London, 2008.
Background information
Birth nameRobert Joseph Coombes
Born (1972-04-27) 27 April 1972 (age 52)
Oxford, England
GenresAlternative rock, Britpop
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, Theremin
Years active1991–present
WebsiteSupergrass.com

Rob Coombes (born Robert Joseph Coombes, 27 April 1972, Oxford, England) was the keyboard player for Supergrass.[1]

He is the older brother of Gaz Coombes and was the newest member of Supergrass, officially joining in 2002,[2] though he had been an unofficial member for the majority of the band's career to that point. He played keyboards on all of the bands' albums and tours, and helped with the writing and arranging. He favoured the Hammond organ, where his playing was described as "the perfect foil to Gaz's guitar bombast".[3]

He lives in Oxford with his three children, Lila, Louis, Ailla.[citation needed] He has a second younger brother, Charly, who was keyboard player in 22-20s.

References

  1. ^ Levy, Doug (3 March 2003). Artist Spotlight: Supergrass. p. 22. Retrieved 14 May 2010. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ Wiseman, Eva (30 March 2008). "Lunch with Supergrass". The Observer. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  3. ^ "CD Reviews – Diamond Hoo Haa Man". Otago Daily Times. 19 April 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2014.