Robert Blair is a Nashville TN based drummer with decades of live and studio experience. Originally from South Carolina, Robert's early love and commitment to drumming led him to working and touring by the age of 16 with players many years his senior. At the age of 21, he made the move to Nashville where he's built a reputation as a solid and reliable player with a professional sound. Not only does Robert stay busy in Nashville, live and in the studio, he has become the first call sub for country super star Martina McBride as well as the iconic pop band Wang Chung.
In this episode Robert talks about:
His early interest in drumming
Acclimating to Nashville and it’s scene
Learning from Nashville’s legends
Finding ways to nurture growth in your playing
Staying “awake” when performing
The power of therapy
Being your authentic self
Communicating the time feel from the count off to the last chorus
Subbing on the Martina McBride gig
Subbing with Wang Chung
508 - Robert Blair: Being Your Authentic Self, Subbing with Wang Chung & Martina McBride, Learning from Nashville’s Legends | Working Drummer podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
