Bob Kakaha

Robert Kakaha (born March 5, 1970), also known as Bob Zilla, is an American musician and songwriter who is the bassist for rock band Hush Money.[1] He is best known as the former bassist of heavy metal bands Damageplan and Hellyeah.[2]

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Bob Kakaha
Kakaha performing with Hellyeah in 2013
Background information
Birth nameRobert Kakaha
Also known as"Bob Zilla"
Born (1970-03-05) March 5, 1970
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
InstrumentsBass
Years active1998–present
LabelsEpic
Associated acts

Life and career

Kakaha was raised in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. He met Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott through tattooing. He also played with the rap rock band Hellafied Funk Crew, with Shadow Reichenstein, and Vanilla Ice.

Damageplan
Main article: Damageplan

In 2003, the Abbott Brothers formed Damageplan after Pantera's breakup. Kakaha played bass, and former Halford guitarist Patrick Lachman on vocals. Damageplan recorded one album, New Found Power, which was released in February 2004. On December 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell was shot onstage by former US marine Nathan Gale in Damageplan's tour at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. Damageplan was split up after the death of Dimebag Darrell.

Hellyeah
Main article: Hellyeah

Three years later, Kakaha joined Hellyeah after original bassist Jerry Montano was dismissed from the band for violent behavior. Kakaha was brought in to play bass guitar on tour for all of 2007.

On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Kakaha had parted ways with the band.[3]

Hush Money

In January 2015,[4] Kakaha joined Hush Money, a rock band from Dallas, Texas.[1]

Personal life

Kakaha is a resident of Dallas, Texas, where he tattoos at Iron Ink Tattoo in Irving, Texas.

Discography

Damageplan

Hellyeah

References
  1. "HUSH MONEY". Facebook. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
  2. "It's Official: Former Damageplan Bassist Joins Hellyeah". Blabbermouth.net. May 15, 2007. Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
  3. "HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Announces 'Blood For Blood' Album Details". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  4. "HUSH MONEY". Facebook. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
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