Bob Fridzema started playing keyboards at the age of 7 and his first band around the age of 14 on the local high school. Conservatory from the age of 20, and playing professionally from the age of 23.
Playing gigs all over the Netherlands Bob became an experienced player on a.o. the Hammond Organ, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, Synths and Piano - on stage,
but also in studio's where he recorded many demo's and cd's.
With a preference for playing blues- and soulmusic but a love for all music.
Bob teachers included Carlo de Wijs, Ronald Kool, Bas van den Heuvel, Berthil Busstra, Age Kat, Michel van Schie, Desmond Haneveer, Pieter Douma and many more...
He's taken masterclasses and personal lessons from people like Steve Vai, Mike Garson, Tino Gonzales, Wealthy Beggar, Triggerfinger, Beef and many more.
Bob has recorded and performed with The Stefan Schill Band, Rigby, Christon Kloosterboer, Goofy & The Regulars, Dennis Steenbergen, Blended, Mint, Naar Verluidt, Boris van der Lek and many more.
He has participated in support acts for bands like the Kaiser Chiefs, Racoon, de Dijk, Beth Hart, Philip Sayce, Joe Stomp, Eric Gales, Pat Travers, Dana Fuchs, Eric Steckl, Dave Hole and many more...
Bob recorded the debut album of Stefan Schill called "Don't Say A Word" wich was released in 2010 by Provogue. In may 2010 they did a tour through the UK and Germany, supporting Philip Sayce.
Bob also spent a couple weeks in Cincinnati with Rigby at the studios of Erwin Musper to record their debut album "Everything Must Go" (released in june 2009 by Universal).
Bob is currently busy with writing, recording and performing all over the place, and is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to have a great time and make great music!
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