In Bob's 26 years of being in the music field, he has played in various bands. He started singing at the age of 5, guitar at age 12, and piano at age 42. His versatility in performing allows Given Permission the finishing touches to the group's all around performance and entertainment. Having backed national acts such as Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, and Dr. Hook, Bob brings forth the experience needed in being a co-founder of G.P. Bob's blues influences stem from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Robben Ford, B.B. King, and Robert Cray. Having toured parts of Canada, as well as most of the western U.S., his experience shines through.