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Chris Rob
Keyboards, Acking vocals

He has made some great strides working the New York scene, performing in legendary clubs including Jimmy's Uptown Café in Harlem, Manhattan's S.O.B.'s, Joe's Pub, and the world famous Blue Note. In February, he was the opening act at the pre-Grammy brunch sponsored by attorney Londell McMillan and the Artist Empowerment Coalition. He was also featured on both the ASCAP and BMI showcases in lower Manhattan. Other credits on Chris's resume include: Music Direct for Patti Austin, performing with an array of artists- Stevie Wonder, Prince and the NPG, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Faith Evans, El Debarge, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Slum Village and Jill Scott. He recently recorded a commercial for the ABC Family Channel's holiday season, and is continuously recording music. Within the past year alone Chris Rob has performed with John Legend as the opening act on the Alicia Keys Diary Tour, opened for the Black Eyed Peas, rocked the stage with Kanye West, performed with Prince and the New Power Generation, played keyboards with Lauryn Hill and Swizz Beatz as part of their recording projects, and served as Music Director for vocalists Alyson Williams and Melissa Morgan. Credits also include performances with Stevie Wonder, Michelle N’degeocello, Barry Manilow, Roberta Flack and Faith Evans. Performing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and the Ellen Degeneres Show have been a few of Chris Rob’s most monumental experiences to date.

Why did he leave?
Here's a message from Chris: Okay, as alot of people may or may not know now, I am no longer touring with John Legend. It was a great couple of years in many ways, and there were some things that sucked. But overall, the blessing of travelling the world and meeting so many great people, many of my idols, was off the hook. And damn, the women!! We had fun didn't we? I'm a blessed dude. But ultimately, there comes a time to move on. I asked our tour manager, and a good friend, Jeff Christie, when he thought it was a good time to make my move. He said, 'when it's time, you'll know." And it was time, I knew it. In the entire year of 2005, I was unable to perform my music at all with our busy schedule, although I did record. And performing is how I breathe. It was dope rocking for all those fans, but it wasn't my music, and that can be frustrating sometimes. So now, it's all about Chris Rob and crew. I am slowly making changes to put everything in order, but I'm doing it. I'm kind of tired of explaining what happened to people, but I'll put it like this; sometimes people don't know how highly you value yourself, and some people are straight haters. I am blessed enough to shine on my own terms, and I will continue doing so. If you never got a chance to see me perform on the tour, check out the "John Legend: Live at the House of Blues" dvd. To JL, thank you bro for introducing me to the world, and to the crew, much love to all of yall, you were my family for two years, and will always be. To all those who have supported me, and continue doing so, thank you, God Bless you, stay posted, and I'll make it worth your time for listening.

Discography
Album: Official Bootleg Of Chris Rob, Vol. 1 CD
Release Date: 2003

• Prelude
• Said You'd Never Leave Me
• Make Love Tonight
• Dance With Me
• Tell 'Em
• Jessie Bell
• Naima
• Said You'd Never Leave Me (Live At S.O.B.'s, New York)
• Tell 'Em Live At S.O.B.'s, New York)

Videos
• Chris Rob interview on Platinum Entertainment
• Dirty Movie at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica
• James Brown Tribute @ Canal Room

Links
• Chris Rob's MySpace page
• Chris Rob's MySpace page
• Chris Rob's Official Website

Gallery
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