GREAT BOB SCOTT is an incredible force and mainstay of the Canadian music and entertainment world. As a drummer and percussionist, he’s a fiendishly dedicated technical wizard; his versatility and sense of timing are legendary amongst veteran musicians across Canada. Great Bob has tackled numerous television appearances, has toured extensively throughout Europe and North America and keeps busy with regular recording sessions, theatre, film and TV work.
Born in Montreal, BOB spent his formative years touring North America and Europe with the legendary “Zappa meets Dr. Seuss” jazz/metal group “Look People” (along with Jaymz Bee). The band recorded half a dozen CDs, made numerous videos and television appearances and performed at Lollapalooza shows alongside the Jim Rose Sideshow Circus, Rage Against the Machine, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Great Bob Scott continues to work as a session musician and is also a member of many bands including Astrogroove, Thinkbuckle and Wipepoorwill. BOB has also worked with musical acts such as, Holly Cole, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Pizzicato Five, The Shuffle Demons, Michael Buble and has worked with comedians such as Jim Carrey, Harland Williams, Judy Tenuta and Sean Cullen
Favourite Animal: MANIMAL…cause he can be every animal!
Favourite Mineral: Swedish meatballs
Favourite Natural Law: Down with yer pants an everybody dance!
Favourite Dinosaur: Geddy Lee
Favourite Vegetable: Kumquat
3 Favourite Artists:Buddy Rich, Frank Zappa, Harpo Marx
Name a Guilty Pleasure: Watching Curly Sue
3 Favourite Movies (that have nothing to do with each other): The Forbidden Zone, A Clockwork Orange, Old Guys and Dolls