Robbie Merrill
Robbie Merrill (born June 13, 1963)[1] is an American bassist, best known as a founding member of the rock bands Godsmack[2][3] and Another Animal.[4] He was featured in the Behind the Player interactive music video.[5] BiographyBorn in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Merrill started playing bass at age fourteen, having traded in his train set for the instrument.[6] Before joining Godsmack, Merrill worked as a self-employed carpenter, a trade likewise pursued by Tony Rombola.[7] Merrill lives in St. Augustine, Florida, with his wife Heather and three daughters. Although he is righthanded, Merrill plays lefthanded due to a birth defect that renders him unable to move the middle finger of his left hand.[8] Musical styleMerrill uses Dunlop Clear "D" plastic fingerpicks on his plucking-hand index and ring fingers, which contributes to his distinctive style of play.[9] DiscographyGodsmack
Another Animal
Gear
According to Merrill, when he is in the studio, he runs a Line 6 guitar POD direct for growly, midrangy distortion, and he blends that with miked cabinets."[9] References
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