Bobby Bandiera

Robert Bandiera
Bandiera performing with Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Lake Como, New Jersey, 2008
Bandiera performing with Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, Lake Como, New Jersey, 2008
Background information
Birth nameRobert Bandiera
Also known asBobby
Born (1953-10-19) October 19, 1953 (age 70)
GenresRock, blues
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, banjo
Years active1969–present
Websitebobbandiera.com

Robert Bandiera (born October 19, 1953) is an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter from New Jersey. Bandiera played rhythm guitar for Bon Jovi in live performances from 2005 until 2015[1][2] and for nearly two decades was lead guitarist for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Bandiera and his band (The Bobby Bandiera Band) have backed Bruce Springsteen at benefit concerts.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Pricci, Jennifer L. (August 30, 2005). "Bobby Bandiera: "Undeniably And Undoubtedly" The Last Man Standing". Chorus and Verse. Retrieved September 25, 2011.
  2. ^ a b DeMasters, Karen (July 15, 2001). "Playing Lead Guitar for Icons of New Jersey Rock 'n' Roll". New York Times. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  3. ^ Greene, Andy (May 1, 2007). "E-Street Band Reunion Looks Likely". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
  4. ^ Staff (October 23, 2011). "Bruce Springsteen Performs at Stone Pony 25-song set Saturday was a private benefit for Boston College". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 27, 2013.