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northernalchemy · 05-09-2009, 07:20 PM

The Bob Doidge FAQ

Bob Doidge (with a d) is the Co-owner of Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton. He started life as a trumpet player. He was the star of "Tiny Talent Time" in Hamilton in the 1960's, but only because Canadian Idol had not been invented yet.

He was a partner with Daniel and Bob Lanois until they sold their interests in the studio in the mid-late 80's. He was the bass player in Tranquility Base ("If you're lookin'") and Morgan. He also worked with Ray Materick, Shirley Eikhard, and Sylvia Tyson.

He is the father of folksinger Kate Doidge.

He is the "Bob Doidge" credited by U2 and Brian Eno.

He was also the engineer / producer for Ani DiFranco, Crash Test Dummies, Cowboy Junkies, Brooks Williams, etc.

Bob has worked with Lennie Gallant, Steve Smith, Bruce Cockburn, Rita MacNeil, Teenage Head, Keith Glass, Kevin Breit, Chantal Chamberland, The Skydiggers, Jane Child, Junkhouse, Colin Linden, Ben Mink, Dave Rave, Fred Eaglesmith, Splash N' Boots and many more.

He has no interest in Doidge's Bar in San Francisco. He did not write "The Brain That Changes Itself", although he is convinced that he could perform brain surgery if called upon in an emergency.

He has recorded most of the Lightfoot Massey Hall shows for the past decade or more, and produced Painter Passing Through and Harmony.

He recorded and mixed the Lightfoot Live In Reno DVD.

He is the guy who wrote and recorded the theme for the Red Green Show, worked with Smith & Smith - one of the first ten Possum Lodge members.

He has had a career in the avant garde recording CDs for Joel Chadabe, Iannis Xenakis, John Cage, Luc Ferrari, CCMC and prominent Canadian composers.

He is an enthusiastic amateur pilot and spends much of the summer on the French River. He did produce and play on Cathy Cowette's album.

He prefers Larrivee "Orchestra" acoustics and owns the world's oldest, ugliest Rickenbacker bass. He plays a Gretsch "Silver Jet" electric.

A number of his recordings have been nominated for / won Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. He was nominated for a Grammy for his work with the Torchmen. He has been honoured numerous times by the Hamilton Music Awards.

He has recently recorded his first solo album "Orion's Ghost" which has done very well (5 star reviews) through CD Baby.

http://cdbaby.com/cd/bobdoidge2

05-09-2009, 07:20 PM	#9
northernalchemy Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Bob Doige The Bob Doidge FAQ Bob Doidge (with a d) is the Co-owner of Grant Avenue Studio in Hamilton. He started life as a trumpet player. He was the star of "Tiny Talent Time" in Hamilton in the 1960's, but only because Canadian Idol had not been invented yet. He was a partner with Daniel and Bob Lanois until they sold their interests in the studio in the mid-late 80's. He was the bass player in Tranquility Base ("If you're lookin'") and Morgan. He also worked with Ray Materick, Shirley Eikhard, and Sylvia Tyson. He is the father of folksinger Kate Doidge. He is the "Bob Doidge" credited by U2 and Brian Eno. He was also the engineer / producer for Ani DiFranco, Crash Test Dummies, Cowboy Junkies, Brooks Williams, etc. Bob has worked with Lennie Gallant, Steve Smith, Bruce Cockburn, Rita MacNeil, Teenage Head, Keith Glass, Kevin Breit, Chantal Chamberland, The Skydiggers, Jane Child, Junkhouse, Colin Linden, Ben Mink, Dave Rave, Fred Eaglesmith, Splash N' Boots and many more. He has no interest in Doidge's Bar in San Francisco. He did not write "The Brain That Changes Itself", although he is convinced that he could perform brain surgery if called upon in an emergency. He has recorded most of the Lightfoot Massey Hall shows for the past decade or more, and produced Painter Passing Through and Harmony. He recorded and mixed the Lightfoot Live In Reno DVD. He is the guy who wrote and recorded the theme for the Red Green Show, worked with Smith & Smith - one of the first ten Possum Lodge members. He has had a career in the avant garde recording CDs for Joel Chadabe, Iannis Xenakis, John Cage, Luc Ferrari, CCMC and prominent Canadian composers. He is an enthusiastic amateur pilot and spends much of the summer on the French River. He did produce and play on Cathy Cowette's album. He prefers Larrivee "Orchestra" acoustics and owns the world's oldest, ugliest Rickenbacker bass. He plays a Gretsch "Silver Jet" electric. A number of his recordings have been nominated for / won Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. He was nominated for a Grammy for his work with the Torchmen. He has been honoured numerous times by the Hamilton Music Awards. He has recently recorded his first solo album "Orion's Ghost" which has done very well (5 star reviews) through CD Baby. http://cdbaby.com/cd/bobdoidge2 Last edited by northernalchemy; 05-09-2009 at 07:40 PM.