Robert Kakaha (born March 5, 1970), also known as Bob Zilla, is an American musician who is the bassist for rock band Hush Money.
Life and career
Kakaha was raised in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. He met
Pantera guitarist
Dimebag Darrell and drummer
Vinnie Paul Abbott through tattooing. He also played with the
rap rock band Hellafied Funk Crew, with Shadow Reichenstein, and Vanilla Ice.
Damageplan
In 2003, the Abbott Brothers formed
Damageplan after Pantera's breakup. Kakaha played bass, and former Halford guitarist
Patrick Lachman on vocals. Damageplan recorded one album,
New Found Power, which was released in February 2004. On December 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell was shot onstage by former US marine Nathan Gale in Damageplan's tour at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. Damageplan was split up after the death of Dimebag Darrell.
Hellyeah
Three years later, Kakaha joined
Hellyeah after original bassist
Jerry Montano was dismissed from the band for violent behavior. Kakaha was brought in to play bass guitar on tour for all of 2007.
On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Kakaha had parted ways with the band.
Hush Money
In January 2015,
Kakaha joined Hush Money, a rock band from
Dallas, Texas.
Personal life
Kakaha is a resident of Dallas, Texas, where he tattoos at Cedar Springs Tattoo in Oak Lawn, Dallas.
Discography
Damageplan
Hellyeah
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Stampede (2010)
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Band of Brothers (2012)
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