Robin Hawkins
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Robin Hawkins, commonly known as Rob is the primary vocalist, and bassist for Welsh band The Automatic.
Musical career
On 9 January, 2007, he and fellow bandmate Alex Pennie stood in for Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1, in a series of stand-ins whilst Zane Lowe was on holiday. The line-up also included fellow band on B-Unique Records, Kaiser Chiefs, as well as The View, Snow Patrol, and The Zutons.[1]
Rob slated pop singer Sandi Thom for mixing with the wrong scene, bandmate Frost added in saying "If she was a punk rocker with flowers in her hair she'd get the s*** kicked out of her by other punk rockers, for having flowers in her hair."[2]
Equipment
- Ashdown bass amps
- Fender USA Jazz Bass
- Boss Bass Overdrive
- Boss Chromatic Tuner
- SansAmp Bass DI (x2)
- Dunlop .73mm Plectrums
Personal life
Rob previously lived at the family's detached home in Cowbridge, with Anne-Marie, dad Peter, sister Georgina, and brother Richard, who also has a band called "Red Riot".[3][4]