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My Take
Robben Ford is my kind of guitarist, the sort who values tone and taste over speed. He moves between blues, jazz, and rock without sounding like a tourist in any of them, and the company he has kept, Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, says everything about how musicians trust him. Being named among the century's greatest guitarists feels less like hype and more like overdue recognition of a craftsman's craftsman. I value players who let a single bent note carry weight, and Ford does exactly that. His is a quiet mastery that rewards close listening rather than first impressions.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robben Ford
- Name (Japanese)
- ロベン・フォード
- Reading
- ろべん・ふぉーど
- Born
- December 16, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Woodlake, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / composer / session musician / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Robben Ford born?
Born December 16, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Robben Ford from?
Robben Ford is from Woodlake, California, United States.
What does Robben Ford do?
Robben Ford works as guitarist, singer, composer, session musician, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.