- Robin Hawkins
Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Rob Hawkins
Img_capt = Rob and Iwan on the 2008 club tour
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Robin Hawkins
Born = 1986
Died =
Instrument = Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards/Synths, Flute
Genre = Rock, Electro,Pop punk
Years_active =
Label =
Associated_acts =The Automatic
URL = [http://milleniumhog.livejournal.com/ Robs livejournal]
Notable_instruments = Fender USA Jazz BassRobin Hawkins, commonly known as Rob is the primary
vocalist , and bassist for Welsh bandThe Automatic .Personal life
Rob studied at Cowbridge Comprehensive School, completing his
A-levels and going on to take a chance with The Automatic in his gap year. Originally Rob was more interested with playingflute , joining the Cardiff and Vale Youth Orchestra, however later at the age of 12 after buying a bass off of Automatic guitaristJames Frost , self-teaching himself and then eventually saving enough money to afford his Fender USA Jazz Bass. [cite web |title= People ask me what it's like to have a famous son|work= icwales.icnetwork.co.uk (Interview with AnneMarie Hawkins, Robs Mum)|date=October 30 2006 |url= http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/tm_headline=-people-ask-me-what-it-s-like-to-have-a-famous-son-&method=full&objectid=18014802&siteid=50082-name_page.html|accessdate=2008-11-10]Musical career
Lead vocalist and bassist, Robin also has been seen playing a variety of other instruments for The Automatic, most notably the
flute during the bands performances ofGold Digger and thesynthesizer during performances of "This Is A Fix". [cite news |first= Darren|last= Sadler|coauthors= Peter Hill (photo)|title= Automatic For The People! Brit Crusaders Steeled to Kick-start UK rock|url= http://www.rock-sound.co.uk/|work=Rock Sound |date= 2008-01-04|accessdate=2008-06-10 ]Notable appearances
On
9 January ,2007 , he and former band-mateAlex Pennie stood in forZane Lowe onBBC Radio 1 , in a series of stand-ins whilstZane Lowe was on holiday. The line-up also included fellow band onB-Unique Records ,Kaiser Chiefs , as well as The View,Snow Patrol , andThe Zutons . [cite web |title= Bands stand in for Lowe on Radio 1|work= digitalspy.co.uk (Matt Houghton)|date=December 5 2006 |url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/a40375/bands-stand-in-for-lowe-on-radio-1.html|accessdate=2008-06-10]Equipment
Rob predominantly uses a Fender USA Jazz Bass which he saved and purchased before the band were signed in
2002 , he has however used and purchased various bases, however prefers his Jazz bass to other models he has used. [cite web |title= From the feature Automatic Success, Video interview with Robin Hawkins, the equipment Rob uses|work= Show Me How To Play|date= |url= http://www.showmehowtoplay.com/video/automatic_success/?|accessdate=2008-06-10]* Ashdown bass amps
* Fender USA Jazz Bass
* Boss Bass Overdrive
* Boss Chromatic Tuner
* SansAmp Bass DI (x2)
* Dunlop .73mm Plectrums
* Musicman Stingray Electric BassReferences
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