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Rob Pippan

About Me

Rob Pippan has worked in the Australian music industry for over 25 years. In that time he has worked as a musical director, lead guitarist, songwriter, producer, manager, educator and studio owner.
Rob is presently signed as a songwriter to Albert Productions in Sydney (AC / DC’s label) and Origin Publishing 1997 – 2007. Rob has over 1000 songs registered with APRA, many of which receive airplay in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Malaysia, Turkey, USA, UK (cable) and Bahrain.
Past and Present Credits for:
Live Experience:
Rob has worked as lead guitarist / musical director with:
• ‘Zep Boys’ (1986 – 1993, 1998 - 2005) Founding member
• Australian Formula One Grand Prix 1987 – 1995
• Clipsal 500 1999- 2003
• Doc Neeson (Angels)
• Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool / Mondo Rock)
• Graham Bonnet (UK vocalist star with Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow )
• Jim Keays (Masters Apprentices)
• Russell Morris
• Brian Cadd
• Glen Shorrock (LRB)
• Angry Anderson
• Shirley Strachan / Greg MacAinsh / Red Symons (Skyhooks)
• Wendy Stapleton (Wendy And The Rockets)
• Joe Camelleri (Black Sorrows)
• Ted Mulry
• Bev Harrel
• James Morrison
• Rhonda Birchmore
• Normie Rowe
• Swanee
• Patrick Mc Mahon
• The Twilights
• Doug Parkinson
• John Paul Young
• Derrin Hinch
• Greedy Smith and Martin Plaza (Mental As Anything)
• SA bands including Hothouse, Eve, The Spys, The NAZZ, Brenton Roberts Band, Serious Moonlighters and numerous others between 1975 - 2007
Television Experience includes:
Rob worked as Musical Director / main songwriter / music producer for over 800 episodes of television including:
• ‘The Fairies” children’s pre- school program screened on Seven Network , plus Nickelodeon UK, Malaysia and Bahrain 2005 – 2007
• ‘Here’s Humphrey’ 1996 -2002 on Channel Nine Aust, PBS USA
• ‘Pick Your Face’ 1998 - 2002, on Channel Nine
• ‘Great Train Journeys Of Australia’ 1995 – 1998 screened in Australia, Japan, USA
• ‘The Music Shop’ 1996 - 1998 2000 Network 10 program
• ‘Drag Racing Today’ 1997 –2000 Seven Network’s
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 23/10/2007
Band Website: www.robpippan.com
Record Label: ABC, Albert's Productions
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Australian Budgie tour Feb 2008

Rob was appointed tour manager for UK rock legends Budgie's first tour of Australia, and what a series of concerts it was! Fans waiting 35 years finally saw their idols in the flesh playing at the pea...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:43:00 GMT

In the Studio

Rob is presently recording new songs for and CD album and DVD The Fairies Nursery Rhymes (ABC) Recording new songs with pop / r'n'b singer songwriter MJ Co writing and recording with new discovery si...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:35:00 GMT

Tours

Rob is in negotiations with leading overseas and Australian artist for tours in 2008 / 2009  watch this space!
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:34:00 GMT

Rob joins SALSA  Support Act League South Australia

Support Act Ltd - founded to raise money and give support to musicians who have fallen on hard times and is a worthy cause. Rob is now a committee member of the SA chapter along with David Day (chair)...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:33:00 GMT

ARIA NOMINATION

Rob's album for The Fairies Fairy Beach has received an ARIA nomination for 'Best Children's Album' 2007. Rob co wrote, performed all instruments, produced, arranged, recorded and mixed the album at R...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:47:00 GMT