Famous Roberts of Classic Rock
Robert, Bob, Rob, Bobby… there are so many facets to those named Robert. National Robert Day is April 6th. This photo gallery celebrates the famous Roberts of Classic Rock. I…
LONDON – SEPTEMBER 05: Robert Plant poses as he signs his 10 foot Gibson Les Paul Guitar as part of the Gibson Guitartown London charity campaign at More London on September 05, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)
Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty ImagesRobert, Bob, Rob, Bobby... there are so many facets to those named Robert. National Robert Day is April 6th. This photo gallery celebrates the famous Roberts of Classic Rock. I have an Uncle Robert. Something I've noticed about the name: many men are named Robert, but once you pick one of the Robert options, it sticks. We have an Uncle Bob on one side and an Uncle Robert on the other, but we would never confuse them with each other. I would no more feel right saying "Robert Seger" than I would be saying "Bob Plant." The very thought of it makes me laugh now as I write this. There is something about this specific name that splits it into different sub-name categories and the choice is made, most likely, before the person is even a year old.
Origin of the Name Robert
Robert translates roughly to “bright fame” or “shining glory.” Origin: Proto-Germanic word Hrōþiberhtaz. That's according to Momlovesbest.com, so it must be right because... mom. PS: Good luck pronouncing that proto-Germanic word thing.
There are many famous Roberts: Robert De Niro, Robert Redford, Robert Pattinson
There are many famous Bobs: Bob Rock, Bob Geldof, Bob Probert
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Famous Roberts of Classic Rock
Ken SettleRobert Plant - Pine Knob 1988
Ken Settle
Tom WeschlerBob Seger '75
Bob Seger '75 Tom Weschler
(Photo by K. Butler/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Robert Palmer wearing his signature tie. (Photo by K. Butler/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesBob Marley Performs Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend – 15 Million On Stage
Bob Dylan
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFIJudas Priest 5/15/2019
Maria Ives for Beasley MediaRob Halford of Judas Priest (Maria Ives for Beasley Media)
Music Lifeboat Presents "Make Noise: The Power of Music And Community"
Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 07: Robby Krieger attends the Music Lifeboat Presents "Make Noise: The Power of Music And Community" on June 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for Music Lifeboat)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 07: Robby Krieger attends the Music Lifeboat Presents "Make Noise: The Power of Music And Community" on June 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/Getty Images for Music Lifeboat)
Steve GalliKid Rock 7-20-2008 at Pine Knob (AKA Robert James Ritchie)
Kid Rock.7.20.08_37 Steve Galli
2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Inductee Robert Smith of The Cure performs at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Inductee Robert Smith of The Cure performs at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Robert Trujillo performing with Ozzy Osbourne
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesBefore joining Metallica in 2003, Trujillo’s biggest gig was as the bassist in Osbourne’s backing band. Having a moment where Trujillo joins Ozzy on stage would be special and show the connection between some of the acts on the Power Trip bill.
Jason Davis/Getty ImagesRob Zombie on tour: Disturbed And Rob Zombie With Special Guest Pop Evil In Concert - Nashville, Tennesee
Disturbed And Rob Zombie With Special Guest Pop Evil In Concert - Nashville, Tennesee
(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Across the Great Divide)Robert Palmer wearing his signature tie (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Across the Great Divide)
(Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images)Bob Geldof (Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jim Ross / Getty Images)Musician Bob Rock poses backstage after accepting the award for the Canadian Music Hall of Fame Award at the 2007 Juno Awards at the Credit Union Centre on April 1, 2007 in Saskatoon, Canada. (Photo by Jim Ross / Getty Images)
Bob Probert
10 Jan 1997: Left wing Bob Probert of the Chicago Blackhawks relaxes during a game against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team tied at 3-3.
