Tom Robb

Tom Robb (July 12, 1948 – March 6, 2006)[1] was an American session bassist who is best known for his work with acts like Dionne Warwick,[2] Little Richard,[3] Dolly Parton,[citation needed] The Marshall Tucker Band, and many others.

[2] LeFevre signed with Columbia Records, and formed the "Holy Smoke Doo Dah Band" with Auburn Burrell and J.P. Lauzon on guitar, drummer Marty Simon, Tom Robb on bass and keyboardist Lester Langdale.

From 1970 through 1980, he performed alongside acts such as Eric Clapton, Elton John, Billy Joel, Duane Allman, Berry Oakley, Little Richard, and The Who among others.

[9][10] From July to August 1973, the group toured the eastern and Midwestern United States alongside acts like Stevie Wonder, Humble Pie, Sly and the Family Stone, and Ted Nugent.

[11] While in Atlanta, Robb did session work with artists like Little Richard,[3] Dionne Warwick, Frankie Miller,[2] Allen Toussaint, Browning Bryant,[12] and Melissa Manchester.

He did session work for a wide variety of artists, including Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Eddie Rabbitt, The Winans,[2] Aaron Tippin, Deborah Allen, Vern Gosdin, and many more.

Tom Robb (left) with (left to right) Larry Byrum, Barry Beckett, Tammy Wynette, Steve Buckingham, Eddie Bayers, Gene Eichelberger, and Steve Gibson (kneeling)
Tom Robb playing with Leslie West and the Wild West Show
Tom Robb on bass