Robert McComb

Robert McComb
Birth nameRobert Harold McComb
BornPerth, Western Australia, Australia
GenresRock, alternative rock, folk rock, country
Occupation(s)Musician, teacher
Instrument(s)Violins, guitar, keyboards, percussion, vocals
Years active1979–1989

Robert Harold McComb is an Australian musician who played guitar, violin,[1] organ, and other instruments with Perth-based rock group The Triffids,[2] from 1979 to 1989.[3] He is the older brother of the band's founder and lead singer-songwriter, David McComb (1962–1999). Both were also members of Lawson Square Infirmary and The Red Ponies.

Subsequently, McComb was a teacher[3] of geography in Melbourne. On 1 July 2008 The Triffids, with McComb and other surviving members, were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.[3]

  1. ^ Zuel, Bernard (26 June 2006). "The Day of the Triffids". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Artist: The Triffids". Long Way to the Top. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "ARIA Hall of Fame - The Triffids" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2012.