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Debut album, The Distance, out now on Confidential Records

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“Cheap Trick’s Secret Weapon. Remarkably versatile musician.”

– Rolling Stone

“No stranger to keeping the crowd entertained.” 

– All Music Magazine

“Memorable and unique melodies, with a silky vocal style that is hauntingly beautiful.” (9 out of 10 star album review)

– Music Connection

“A sound that’s fresh and new, developing a fan base that’s entirely different and forging a presence that fits who they are and where they want to go.”

– Goldmine

“With the blood of rock royalty running through him, and an intrinsic need to create rocking music that any self-respecting music junkie could love, you could say that Robin Taylor Zander has got it going on.”

– ClassicRockHistory.com

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Musical Origins.

Musical Origins.

Growing up in a family helmed by a musical icon, music was ingrained early on. Robin Taylor Zander picked up his first guitar at around 4 years old, and has barely set it down.

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Influences

His knowledge of musical history runs deep, allowing for a broad range of influences. Robin sites his most diverse influences as The Beatles, My Morning Jacket, The Rolling Stones, Ariel Pink, R.Stevie Moore, The Who, David Bowie, Elliot Smith, Jimi Hendrix, T.Rex, and of course Cheap Trick.

Influences

Cheap Trick

Robin Taylor Zander is not only an accomplished solo musician. Being a singer, guitarist, pianist and even picking up the drumsticks on occasion, has given him the prowess to play on stage in front of thousands of adoring fans…with the one and only Cheap Trick. Yes, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cheap Trick.

Cheap Trick

All you need is love. And music.

All you need is love. And music.