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Robin Dymond

About Me

Robin Dymond

Robin Dymond is a guitarist and song writer from Marlborough uk. A former student of the Academy of Music, he is well studied in many different genres such as Jazz, rock and blues music. '.

Influenced by the musical teachings of Guthrie Govan (guitarist of the year 2006) , Shaun Baxter (guitarist of the year 2005), Steve Yates (guitarist of the year 1998), Rob Tribe, James Shipway, Jamie Humphries and Phil Hilborne. Robin provides a wealth of knowledge from great guitar players to his projects. However prior to his intensive studies in music, Robin was a keen historian and he has a ba in classics from Exeter university (graduated 2004).

Prior to his solo projects he played in many bands, the most successfull being Twitchey Ratt. Twitchey Ratt (formed 2007) formed out of the remnants of a Metallica tribute band called Pastor of Muppets (formed 2001) who were relatively successfull on the South West gigging circuit.

Robin has also played with members of Diamond Dogs (2005), Kiss This (2005), Felix(2005/2006), Cover'd (2005)and TribU2te (2006).

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/26/2007
Band Members:

Robin Dymond: All instruments

Live Band:

Robin Dymond: Lead Guitar

Mark Lomas: Rhythm guitars and Vocals

Rob Miles: Drums and percussion

Ian Baskerville: Bass and Effects

Dan Hunter: Bass Vocals


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Influences:

Steve Rothery, Dream Theater, Steve Vai, Mike Oldfield, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Julian Cope.

Private Lessons

Ring the Academy of Music in Swindon on 07980 972190 and ask for a lesson with Robin Dymond


Sounds Like:

A mixture between the madness of of 80's shred guitar players and the pompous progressive style of Mike Oldfield and Marillion.


Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Guitar Player Zen Featured Artist of the week Interview

Featured Artist of the Week: Robin DymondJanuary 30th, 2008 "I believe that guitarists that follow the path of Zen should be taken seriously. By using the art of Zen teachings I am able to practise an...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:02:00 GMT