Rob Coombes
Robert Joseph Coombes (born 27 April 1972) is an English musician and keyboard player for the rock band Supergrass. Since 2022, he has been touring with the punk rock supergroup Wingmen, consisting of members from bands such as The Stranglers, Johnny Moped, The Damned and Ruts DC.[1]
Rob Coombes | |
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 Rob Coombes performing with Supergrass in London in April 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Joseph Coombes |
| Born | 27 April 1972 Oxford, England |
| Genres | Alternative Rock Britpop |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Keyboards Theremin |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Website | Supergrass.com |
Supergrass
He officially joined Supergrass, in 2002,[2] though he had been an unofficial member for the majority of the band's career to that point. He has played keyboards on all of the band's albums and tours as well as helping with the writing and arranging.
The band are known for many hits during their tenure, however, are best known for their 1995 song Alright, which remains a cult classic due to its staple in pop culture.
Wingmen
In 2022, Rob joined the supergroup Wingmen which features members of The Stranglers, Johnny Moped, The Damned and Ruts DC.[1] They played their first gig at the Colchester Arts Centre on 18 January 2023. Their debut self-titled album was released on 27 January 2023.
Personal life
Born in Oxford as Robert Joseph Coombes, he is the older brother of the Supergrass lead singer, Gaz Coombes, a band Rob himself would later join. He lives in Oxford with his three children. He has a second, younger, brother, Charly, who was keyboard player in the band 22–20s.
Equipment
He favours the Hammond Organ, for which his playing has been described as “the perfect foil to Gaz's guitar bombast”.[3]
References
- Paul Brannigan (24 November 2022). "Punk 'supergroup' Wingmen (The Stranglers, The Damned, Ruts DC) line up UK tour in support of debut album". louder. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- Wiseman, Eva (30 March 2008). "Lunch with Supergrass". The Observer. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
- Orton, Mark (19 April 2008). "CD Reviews – Diamond Hoo Haa Man". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 5 January 2014.