ROB VAN DER LOO

Name:
Rob van der Loo

Birthday:
25-06-1979

Place of residence:
Rotterdam

Hobbies:
My music collection, cooking, movies, reading

Musical background:
I started playing saxophone when I was 8 years old. I picked up the bass guitar when I was 14 and played in numberous bands and for numberous artists ever since. I study at the Rock Acadamy in Tilburg where I will graduate as Performer and as a Teacher this year. Besides Delain I do a lot in band coaching, bass teaching, music workshops etc. and I also do several side projects/bands.
 
Equipment:
Conklin Guitars
Zon Guitars
Kurt Mangan Strings
EBS pedals
Tech 21 preamps
Curt Mangan strings

Endorsements: 
www.conklinguitars.com  
www.zonguitars.com 

Idols in music:
John Paul Jones, Geezer Butler, Roger Glover, Josh Homme, Brian Wilson, John Lennon, Jon Lord, Tony Iomi, Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour just to name a few...

Idols in life:
My girl and my family

Life philosophy:
Take it easy!

Place you would like to go:
New Sealand

What makes you laugh?
Sander Zoer :-)

First record you bought:
Guns N' Roses - Apetite for Destruction

All time top 5 albums:
I don't have an all time top 5.
These are just a few of my favorites:
Soundgarden - Bad Motorfinger
Deep Purple - In Rock
Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
Led Zeppelin - III
Monster Magnet - Powertrip
Queens of the Stone Age - Songs for the Deaf
Eagles of Death Metal - Death by Sexy
Triggerfinger - What grabs ya?
Chris Cornell - Euphoria Morning
UNKLE - Warstories

Personal highlight with Delain:
Release April Rain

Best Delain show so far:
Broerenkerk Zwolle

Favorite Delain song:
Control the storm

Favorite band/musician
I don't have one specific favorite. Check out my musical idols and albums for an indication.

Favorite drink:
Coke

Favorite food:
Indonesian food!!!

Favorite animal:
My pet, birdy

Favorite movie:
Chopper