Rob Coombes

Rob Coombes
Rob Coombes performing with Supergrass in London in April 2008
Rob Coombes performing with Supergrass in London in April 2008
Background information
Birth nameRobert Joseph Coombes
Born (1972-04-27) 27 April 1972 (age 52)
Oxford, England
Genres
OccupationsMusician
Instruments
Years active1991–present
WebsiteSupergrass.com

Robert Joseph Coombes (born 27 April 1972) is an English musician and composer, best known as the keyboardist for the rock band Supergrass, fronted by his younger brother Gaz. Since 2022, he has also toured with the punk rock supergroup Wingmen, consisting of members from bands such as The Stranglers, Johnny Moped, The Damned and Ruts DC.[1]

Supergrass

Main article: Supergrass

From the start of the band's career, Coombes frequently collaborated with the group as both a session and touring musician and songwriter and arranger. He later joined the band as a permanent member in 2002,[2] making his official debut on the album Life on Other Planets.

Wingmen

In 2022, Rob joined the supergroup Wingmen which features members of The Stranglers, Johnny Moped, The Damned and Ruts DC.[1] They played their first gig at the Colchester Arts Centre on 18 January 2023. Their debut self-titled album was released on 27 January 2023.

Personal life

Coombes is the older brother of Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes and 22–20s keyboardist Charly Coombes. He lives in Oxford with his three children.[citation needed]

Equipment

He favours the Hammond Organ, for which his playing has been described as “the perfect foil to Gaz's guitar bombast”.[3]

Discography

With Supergrass

Main article: Supergrass discography

With Wingmen

Albums

Title Year
Wingmen 2023

References

  1. ^ a b Paul Brannigan (24 November 2022). "Punk 'supergroup' Wingmen (The Stranglers, The Damned, Ruts DC) line up UK tour in support of debut album". louder. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Eva (30 March 2008). "Lunch with Supergrass". The Observer. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  3. ^ Orton, Mark (19 April 2008). "CD Reviews – Diamond Hoo Haa Man". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 5 January 2014.