Robin Goodridge
Encyclopedia
Robin Goodridge is an English
musician
, best known as the drummer
of the rock
band
Bush
.
during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He attended Tanbridge House School
. He taught himself how to play percussion after his brother left behind a drum kit
. In his late teens he played in a Blues band 'Lord Hippo' and later played on a Jimi Hendrix
remix album in a group called Beautiful People.
, he remained with the band until its hiatus in 2002. In 2010 he was confirmed as returning to the band's new lineup. He and singer Gavin Rossdale
are the only original members of the band.
based Elyss, in 2004. The band were recording
in the U.S.
, although their debut album was never released. He then became the drummer for Spear of Destiny
, and his first appearance was during the December 2006 UK 'Re-animation' tour. Since then, his drumming was recorded on their album
, Imperial Prototype (2007), and Goodridge participated in two further UK tours to promote that album.
In the summer of 2008 it was confirmed the Goodridge would join the English rock group Stone Gods
on a short tour. Although initially only covering for Ed Graham
, it was announced that Graham could not rejoin the Stone Gods, and Goodridge would continue as their percussionist. He was involved in the recording and writing of the band's second album, although as yet no news has emerged of a release date.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, best known as the drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
of the rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
Bush
Bush (band)
Bush are an alternative rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met in a London nightclub. Realising they shared a love for such diverse artists as the Pixies, Bob Marley, The Jesus Lizard, MC5, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, and Big...
.
Biography
Goodridge grew up in HorshamHorsham
Horsham is a market town with a population of 55,657 on the upper reaches of the River Arun in the centre of the Weald, West Sussex, in the historic County of Sussex, England. The town is south south-west of London, north-west of Brighton and north-east of the county town of Chichester...
during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He attended Tanbridge House School
Tanbridge House School
Tanbridge House School is a secondary school in Horsham, West Sussex. It is a specialist school of IT, Maths and Science. Its current head master is Mr Jules White who started in January 2008. Previous heads include Ms Ball, Mr Neil Chapman, Dr Peter Thomas & Ms Maureen Johnson...
. He taught himself how to play percussion after his brother left behind a drum kit
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
. In his late teens he played in a Blues band 'Lord Hippo' and later played on a Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American guitarist and singer-songwriter...
remix album in a group called Beautiful People.
Bush
Goodridge originally joined Bush in 1992, asking to join the band after seeing them perform live. Playing on all four studio albumsBush discography
The discography of Bush, an English rock band, consists of five studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, and eighteen singles released on Interscope Records. The band, which had released four studio albums so far, separated in 2002...
, he remained with the band until its hiatus in 2002. In 2010 he was confirmed as returning to the band's new lineup. He and singer Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin McGregor Rossdale is an English musician, known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush as well as an actor. Following Bush's separation in 2002, which lasted for eight years, he was the lead singer and guitarist for Institute, and later began a solo career. He...
are the only original members of the band.
Other projects
After Bush's hiatus Goodridge drummed for the LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based Elyss, in 2004. The band were recording
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, although their debut album was never released. He then became the drummer for Spear of Destiny
Spear of Destiny (band)
Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, established in 1982 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon and bassist Stan Stammers. It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years.-Biography:...
, and his first appearance was during the December 2006 UK 'Re-animation' tour. Since then, his drumming was recorded on their album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Imperial Prototype (2007), and Goodridge participated in two further UK tours to promote that album.
In the summer of 2008 it was confirmed the Goodridge would join the English rock group Stone Gods
Stone Gods
Stone Gods were a British hard rock / heavy metal band formed by ex-members of the then defunct UK hard rock band The Darkness. Their debut album, titled Silver Spoons & Broken Bones, was released on 7 July 2008, with the first single "Knight of the Living Dead" being released on 23 June 2008...
on a short tour. Although initially only covering for Ed Graham
Ed Graham
Edwin James "Ed" Graham is an English musician who is best known as the drummer of rock band The Darkness, as well as the subsequent successor band Stone Gods, before officially leaving in 2008 due to a physical inability to perform.Graham is one of four children and as a youth, he attended...
, it was announced that Graham could not rejoin the Stone Gods, and Goodridge would continue as their percussionist. He was involved in the recording and writing of the band's second album, although as yet no news has emerged of a release date.