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Bruce Robb is an American musician, record producer, engineer, and music supervisor. He is most recognized for his time as a member of during the 1960s, then as a founder of in the 1970s; followed by decades of producing, engineering and recording with artists like , , , , , , , , , , , , and amongst others.

Cherokee Studios founder
By 1969, now calling themselves "Cherokee" had settled on a ranch in Chatsworth, California. With the help of friends Roger Nichols and , the band converted their barn into an artist-owned recording studio. Bruce was particularly enthusiastic about the idea because he had always disliked the sterile vibe in the studios of the era. The studio's first clients started with friends like , who brought from Electric Light Orchestra to the facility. As word spread about the facility, other artists of note – , , Michael McDonald and others – came to the studio to record. Then, Nichols recorded 's "," which resulted in the studio, now known as "Cherokee Ranch", earning their first gold record. All the while, Bruce was honing his skills as an engineer and producer under the tutelage of his brother Dee.

In 1974, an eviction for running an "illegal home studio" prompted the Robbs to purchase the former MGM Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The clients of included , , , , and each one of .

(2009). 9780857120014, Omnibus Press. .

Record production and engineering
Brothers Robb Production Inc.
An A&R rep named , who had known the Robb brothers for years at Cherokee, brought them their first major record to produce together with a new alternative band he had scouted for called . The album It's a Shame About Ray was a commercial success for . The Robbs also did production work for and , and then another gold record for with Come on Feel the Lemonheads. During pre-production of the all female Japanese pop-punk band , was diagnosed with cancer. Bruce and Joe completed the album as "The Brothers Robb," and then shifted focus back to their individual careers. After several years of treatment, Dee returned to the studio and the brothers joined one more time for ' Everlasting. Although the production charted, their individual producing schedules rarely aligned again. (The partnership ended with Dee's sudden passing in 2008.)

Production work with Steve Cropper
Bruce Robb collaborated with on a record for John Cougar Mellencamp.
(2012). 9780857128430, Omnibus Press. .
They also worked on recordings for (of ),
(2013). 9780199330683, Oxford University Press. .
and while Cropper made Cherokee his permanent home. The production duo also contributed to 's and ' singing debut in the film Satisfaction. Cropper's membership in the Blues Brothers fostered creative relationships with and for their movies, such as Dragnet, The Great Outdoors, and the title track by Fear for Neighbors. They also produced two full-length albums for Cropper as well.

Film and television
Bruce Robb was uncredited on his first movie soundtrack in the 1970s alongside Flo and Eddie of when they produced an original score for a racy produced flick, Dirty Duck. He later also worked with director , produced and singing showtunes for 's Popeye, and recorded a full orchestra in the scoring of Twins. He has also been credited as a producer alongside music supervisor , with whom he collaborated for 's Lackawanna Blues. Robb also worked on the vehicle Love N' Dancing, for which he is listed as the music supervisor-producer and soundtrack producer, with other varied music credits (producer, engineer, arranger, mixing, performer, composer) on over 30 original songs recorded for the film's dance choreography.

Work with John Carpenter
The sci-fi/horror director and composer first hired Robb to produce the soundtrack for Village of the Damned. "Bruce Robb guided our compositions, molded them, shaped them, and when they came out of the speakers they were transformed into one of the most full, most romantic scores I've ever done," says Carpenter on his official website for the Village soundtrack. Their collaboration on Vampire$, which won a Saturn Award for Best Music from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, and Ghosts of Mars, for which Robb produced the original heavy metal score performed by Anthrax with Steve Vai, Robin Finck, and Buckethead.

Touring years
"The Robbs"
Bruce Robb first gained exposure in the music industry as a member of . The 1960s folk rock band was composed of brothers Dee Robb (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Robb (sax, vocals), Bruce Robb (Hammond B3, vocals) and "cousin" Craig "Robb" Krampf (drums, vocals). After some regional touring success, The Robbs were discovered by while performing at his Teen World's Fair at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. Clark invited the band to guest on his hit music television show, Where The Action Is. Fan reaction to the Robb's first TV appearance resulted in the band extending their stay to become series regulars for the final year of the series in 1967. During that same year, the band became one of the three house bands (with and the Chambers Brothers) at The Whisky on Sunset. The daily TV exposure catapulted the band to a brief celebrity period with heavy coverage in the major teen magazines alongside major groups like , , and . Over the course of their performing years, the Robbs were recorded on Chess, Argo, RCA, Mercury, Atlantic and ABC/Dunhill record labels, and toured with major acts like Jerry Lee Lewis, , , Buffalo Springfield, and the Beach Boys. The Robbs released a total of two full-length albums and a number of singles with mostly "bubbling under" appearances on the charts. The band never officially "broke up," but rather got distracted by the spontaneous success of their own studio during the production of their third album (never released).
(1999). 9781476851372, Hal Leonard Corp.. .

The Robbs produce Summerfest
In 1968, the new arts festival conceived by Milwaukee's then-mayor Henry W. Maier was in the final planning stages, with music noticeably absent. At the urging of business leaders who wanted to attract the youth, the Mayor's office was prompted to contact a Wisconsin native band for help. With a TV show and heavy touring schedule at the time, the Robbs were one of the most successful bands to come from the Milwaukee area. They agreed to headline and produce a music counterpart to the event. But, the Robbs insisted on expanding the city's vision from small concerts on plywood staging at the lakefront, to a giant circus big top with professional sound and lighting and a 3,000-seat capacity. Beginning July 20, 's inaugural eight-day concert series stole the spotlight with sold-out daily matinee and evening performances. The Robbs, who were the backup band for other acts throughout the run, were joined onstage by: , , , the New Colony Six, Eric and Errol, the Lemon Pipers, the Next Five, the Destinations, the Messengers, the Picture and the Wet Wild and Away Dancers. Teenage pandemonium far surpassed the conservative city's expectations requiring additional security, but ultimately drawing the highest attendance of all the events of .

The success of the music series attracted many major artists from , the Beach Boys, and , to Sting, , and Prince. After years of planning for , the last minute music event launched what has grown to become "The World's Largest Music Festival" (certified by Guinness World Records in 1999) attracting up to 1 million people today.

Companies
Quarter 2 Three Records
Quarter 2 Three Records is Robb's indie record label. Artists include: blues and classic R&B artist Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, group JustMATTER, and new artists in development. Recent label releases include: "Out of the Wilderness" by Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise and the original soundtrack for the motion picture "Love N' Dancing" by Various Artists.

Bruce Robb Productions
In addition to record production, Bruce Robb Productions focuses on original music production and music supervision services for the film, television and commercial industries. Robb's production company handled all of the music department tasks for the Amy Smart dance movie "Love N' Dancing" which was released in 2009. BRP delivered over 30 original songs created for specific dance choreography, with Robb as the lead music producer/composer/supervisor for the film's original score and soundtrack.

A&R Studio Design + Construction
A&R Studio Design + Construction is a firm specializing in professional studio builds for the entertainment, broadcast and recording industries. A&R is: acoustic architect George Augspurger, former News Corp./Fox Studio's Project Manager John ANDerson and Robb.

List of albums produced, engineered, mixed by Robb
Robert Bradley's Blackwater SurpriseOut of the WildernessProducer/Engineer/Mixing/Hammond B3
Robert Bradley's Blackwater SurpriseStill Lovin' YouProducer/Engineer/Mixing/Hammond B3
David JaurequiFox Bat Strategy: A Tribute to Dave JaurequiEngineer/Mixing
Lady of the StarsProducer, engineer, organ
Just Because I'm a Woman The Songs of Dolly PartonProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Identity CrisisProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Definitive CollectionProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Various ArtistsEngineer
Come on Feel the LemonheadsProducer/Engineer/Mixing/B3
It's a Shame About Ray & Collector EditionProducer/Engineer/Mixing/B3
Heart of StoneEngineer
ChroniclesEngineer
EverlastingProducer/Engineer/Mixing/B3
Dreaming of YouEngineer/Mixing
Rickie Lee JonesFlying CowboysEngineer
John Cougar MellencampProducer/Engineer/Mixing
John Cougar MellencampThe Best That I Could Do 1978–1988Producer/Engineer/Mixing
John Cougar MellencampNothin' Matters and What If It DidProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Dr. JohnMos' Scocious: AnthologyEngineer/Mixing
Dream of a ChildProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Woman LoveProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Sweet SweetProducer/Engineer/Mixing
HeartProducer/Engineer/Mixing
CollectionProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Big Red Letter DayProducer/Engineer/Mixing/B3
Grave Dancers UnionEngineer/Mixing
Holes in the HeavensEngineer
Flo & EddieBest of Flo & EddieEngineer/Mixing/B3/Piano/BG vocals
The Broadway AlbumEngineer
ManilowEngineer/Mixing
Playing My ThangProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Night After NightProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Stop and Smell the RosesEngineer/Mixing
Levon Helm 1978Engineer/Mixing
Levon Helm 1982Engineer/Mixing
Flash HarryProducer/Engineer/Mixing
Billy Vera & the BeatersThe Best of Billy Vera & The BeatersEngineer/Mixing
Billy Vera & the BeatersBy RequestEngineer/Mixing
Deep in the NightEngineer/Mixing
WatermarkEngineer/Mixing
Mystical AdventuresEngineer
Tower of PowerWe Came To PlayEngineer
The Inside StoryEngineer/Mixing
MotivationEngineer/Mixing
Livingston TaylorMan's Best FriendEngineer/Mixing
Open Your EyesEngineer/Mixing
NazarethMalice in WonderlandEngineer/Mixing
JewelFirst Studio RecordingProducer/Engineer/Mixing
The RobbsB3, Piano, Background Vocals
CherokeeB3, Piano, Background Vocals

List of films and television shows with music credits for Robb
Love N' DancingMusic Supervisor Producer/Engineer/5.1 Mixing Composer/Arranger/Contractor B3/synthesizer/Wurlitzer/Piano/vibes/percussion/ BG vocals Over 30 orig. custom songs
The Story of Hudson HawkEngineer, Bruce Willis & Robert Kraft piano interview
Masters of Horror: John Carpenter's Cigarette BurnsMusic Supervisor Producer/Engineer/Mixing
Lackawanna BluesProducer/Engineer/Mixing Arranger/Contractor B3/Wurlitzer Orig. prods. w/Mos Def, Macy Gray, Robert Bradley
Producer/Engineer/Mixing "Into Your Arms" (The Lemonheads)
Producer/Engineer/Mixing
Run Ronnie Run!Producer/Engineer/Mixing "Ass Kickin' Fat Kid" theme song w/Scott Ian (Anthrax) & Samantha Maloney (Hole)
Ghosts of MarsMusic Supervisor Producer/Engineer/5.1 Mixing Fender Rhodes Carpenter's score w/Anthrax, Steve Vai, Buckethead, Elliot Easton, Robin Finck
The Other SisterEngineer/Mixing "Mrs. Robinson" (The Lemonheads)
Don Juan DeMarcoEngineer/Mixing Orig. prods. w/Selena, Sol de Mexico (incls. Sp. vers. Bryan Adam's theme)
John Carpenter's VampiresMusic Supervisor Producer/Engineer/5.1 Mixing Arranger/Contractor B3/percussion Carpenter's score w/Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, Jeff Baxter
The ExpertsEngineer/5.1 Mixing "Back in the USSR" remake
TwinsEngineer/5.1 Mixing Orig. score prod w/composer Randy Edelman
The Great OutdoorsEngineer/5.1 Mixing "Land of a Thousand Dances" remake w/ Wilson Pickett & The Elwood Blues Revue "Hot Fun in the Summertime" remake w/The Elwood Blues Revue & Sam Moore
SatisfactionEngineer/Mixing Orig. soundtrack w/Justine Bateman, Julia Roberts, Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn & James Burton
Producer/Engineer/Mixing "Twistin' the Night Away" w/Rod Stewart end titles theme
DragnetEngineer, Mixing "Just the Facts" theme & other songs w/Dan Akroyd
Producer/Engineer/Mixing "You Saved My Soul" theme & other songs w/Burton Cummings
NeighborsProducer/Engineer/Mixing End title theme w/Fear (Belushi's pick, but rejected)
PopeyeProducer/Engineer/Mixing Orig. Harry Nilsson songs w/Shelley Duvall, Robin Williams
Down and Dirty DuckEngineer, Mixing B3, Wurlitzer, piano, BG vocals Orig. soundtrack w/Flo & Eddie (The Turtles)
Engineer/Mixing Orig. theme song w/Liz Phair & Angelo Badalamenti
Crime StoryProducer/Engineer/Mixing Series theme song remake of "Runaway" w/Del Shannon
The Nutcracker: A Fantasy on IceEngineer/Mixing Lorne Greene's narration
The George Burns SpecialLive Broadcast Engineer/Mixer

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