Robert Kinkel

Bob Kinkel
Kinkel speaking at Villa Maria College in May 2019
Kinkel speaking at Villa Maria College in May 2019
Background information
BornBuffalo, New York, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, engineer, producer, arranger
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1980–present
LabelsAtlantic

Robert Kinkel is an American professional session keyboardist and music engineer most known for his role as a co-creator/co-producer/co-composer and touring keyboardist with Trans-Siberian Orchestra along with extensive studio work with the progressive metal band Savatage. He attended Hamilton College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in music with a minor in physics.[1]

  1. ^ The Composers, Trans-Siberian Orchestra website; [1] "The World Of Trans-Siberian Orchestra Blogtalkradio weekly podcast", episodes 26 & 27 "Composer Spotlight: Bob Kinkel Parts 1 & 2" July 2011