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Rob McCullough playing guitar

Rob is a guitarist, bassist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Rob's playing styles were primarily influenced by James Burton, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, and Joe Pass. Rob is a versatile and accomplished performer and has performed in rock bands, jazz combos, R&B and funk bands, and folk and country groups. He has significant choral, orchestral and stage band experience. 

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Rob grew up in Los Altos and has been playing guitar since he was nine years old. In his first band, and as the youngest member, Rob played rhythm guitar at the age of 10. With a 25-song playlist, the band played at junior high dances, and other events. Rob began writing songs and teaching guitar at the age of 12.

 

In high school, Rob was under the teaching and mentorship of John McCollum, spending three years in his electronics classes, along with fellow students Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. He received his Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from San Jose State. He then began his engineering career in the semiconductor industry - working for major companies and startups in the Silicon Valley. See details at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mccullough-4470823a/

 

Rob has been producing and recording throughout his life. He has built four home recording studios. 

 

In 1968, his first songs played locally on KSJO (FM Rock South Bay) and KLIV (AM Rock South Bay). In 1972 he co-wrote, performed, produced, and recorded songs with members of the Moby Grape and Paul Revere and the Raiders. From 1987 to 1994, songs from his two contemporary Christian albums charted and "playlisted" in over 133 US radio markets.

 

As a composer and publisher, Rob is a member of ASCAP, SoundExchange, and a supporter of the West Coast Songwriter’s Association.  

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