Bob Segarini

Bob Segarini (born August 28, 1945 in Stockton, California) is a recording artist, singer, song writer and composer. He gained popularity in Canadian rock music scene. His earliest band, "The Ratz" was a local Los Angeles group with Gary Duncan, who later formed Quicksilver Messenger Service. Segarini next started "Family Tree" with guitarist and keyboardist Jimmy De Cocq, singer Michael Dure, drummer Van Slatter and bassist Bill "Kootch" Trochim. They only released one album, "Miss Butters". Next Segarini formed "Roxy" with De Cocq and Randy Bishop playing bass and vocals. The group signed with Elektra Records in 1969, but after one album, producer Gary Usher reorganised the band adding drummer Spencer Earnshaw and former guitarist from Family Tree, Mike Stull and bassist Bill 'Kootch' Trochim. The new group released three albums as The Wackers, "Wackering Heights", "Hot Wacks" and "Shredder".

Segarini together with Randy Bishop, co-wrote and recorded two songs for the film Vanishing Point (1971), "Dear Jesus God" and "Over Me". He has also worked with UK songstress Elkie Brooks.

In 1975 Segarini founded The Dudes, with Brian Greenway, and Ritchie and David Henman. They recorded one album, "We're No Angels", before breaking up.

Segarini went on to a solo career, recording four albums: "Gotta Have Pop", "On The Radio", "Goodbye L.A.", and "Vox Populi". The first three have recently been remastered and re-issued with bonus tracks by Bullseye Records.

During the mid 1980's, Segarini began his career in the radio industry, first with 1050 CHUM, followed by several stints at Classic Rock radio station CILQ - known to Toronto locals as Q107. It was there that he adopted the moniker "The Iceman" - a name he still uses on the air to this day.

Bob is currently living in Toronto, Ontario Canada where he is the voice behind "Iceberg Radio" heard on sirius Satellite radio channel 95.

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* [http://www.canadianbands.com/Bob%20Segarini.html Canadian Rock Bands]
* [http://www.myspace.com/segarinimusic Segarini MySpace Page]
* [http://www.bullseyecanada.com Bullseye Records] vann slatter