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Born on November 24, 1969, Rob Nicholson is from Los Angeles, California, United States. Rob Nicholson is credited as a bassist, musician and bass guitarist. The age as of 2026 is 56.
My Take
Rob Nicholson, better known as Blasko, is my kind of rock lifer. He has held down the low end for Rob Zombie, toured with Ozzy Osbourne and Danzig, and cut his teeth in Cryptic Slaughter, then pivoted into management for Black Veil Brides. That move from stage to behind-the-scenes is harder than it looks and speaks to genuine industry savvy. I admire players who anchor a band rather than chase the spotlight, and his Los Angeles-bred craftsmanship reads as the quiet, reliable backbone every great act needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rob Nicholson
- Name (Japanese)
- ロブ・ニコルソン
- Reading
- ろぶ・にこるそん
- Born
- November 24, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / musician / bass guitarist
2. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/blasko1313/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob%20Nicholson%20(musician)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q600859
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rob Nicholson born?
Born November 24, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Rob Nicholson from?
Rob Nicholson is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Rob Nicholson do?
Rob Nicholson works as bassist, musician, bass guitarist.
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