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My Take
Bob Rock is one of those names that explains the sound of an entire era. Born in Vancouver in 1954, he began as a bassist before becoming the engineer and producer behind some of rock's most muscular records, from Bon Jovi to Metallica. The string of Juno Awards and his Canadian Music Hall of Fame induction underline the craft. What draws me in is his devotion to the unseen work, sculpting tone and feel while the spotlight falls on others. He makes a compelling case that the producer can be the true author of a record, and I find that quietly heroic.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Rock
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ロック
- Reading
- ぼぶ・ろっく
- Born
- April 19, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / engineer / audio engineer / musician / record producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year
- 1983 Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year
- 1983 Juno Award for Recording Engineer of the Year
- 2000 Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
- 2005 Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
- 2007 Canadian Music Hall of Fame
- 2010 Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Rock born?
Born April 19, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Bob Rock from?
Bob Rock is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What does Bob Rock do?
Bob Rock works as bassist, engineer, audio engineer, musician, record producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.