Bob Malone

Bob Malone (born Robert Maurice Meloon, December 2, 1965) is an American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter.[1]

Bob Malone
Bob Malone
Background information
Birth nameRobert Maurice Meloon
Born (1965-12-02) December 2, 1965
OriginMilton, New Jersey, United States
GenresBlues, rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsPiano, organ, accordion
Years active1990–present
LabelsDelta Moon
Websitewww.bobmalone.com

Malone attended Berklee College of Music and funded his education through solo performances or playing piano for bands. He moved to Los Angeles in 1990 and performed regularly at Croce's, a local blues club. He began touring in 1996 as he continued to try to earn a living with his music.[1]

In 2010, Malone was introduced to John Fogerty and has performed and toured with him ever since.[1] Bruce Springsteen joined the group during a set a Hyde Park, London[1] in front of a crowd of 75,000 people.[2] He has also played alongside a number of other musicians including: Neville Brothers, Al Green, Dr. John and Leon Russell.[2]

By the release of Malone's second album, Music Connection magazine had voted him one of the "best unsigned artists in LA" five years in a row.[3] He has been featured on NPR's "Best 5 Unsigned Artists in America" special.[3] Currently, Malone plays over 100 shows in the US and internationally each year.[4]

In 2015, Malone released his seventh album, Mojo Deluxe. It received many reviews and can be heard on over 300 stations worldwide.[4] Blues Rock Review explains this album as one where "the keyboardist whacks listeners’ ears to attention with the skill he has honed over a lifetime of playing blues, soul and rock ‘n roll, reminding us that real blues music comes not from the instruments but from the feeling behind each note."[5]

Awards
  • 1995 Boston Acoustic Underground Award (best male)[6]
  • 1996 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival new artist[6]
  • 1995 finalist Kerrville Folk Festival[6]
  • 1996 finalist Kerrville Folk Festival[6]
  • 1996 finalist Nappa Valley Music Festival new artist[6]

Discography

Albums
  • The Darkest Part of the Night (1996)[3]
  • Bob Malone (1998)[3]
  • Like It Or Not (2001)[7]
  • Malone Alone (2003)[7]
  • Born Too Late (2005)[7]
  • Ain't What You Know (2008)[8]
  • Mojo (2015)[4]
  • Mojo Live (2018)
  • The Christmas Collection (2018)

Singles
  • "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" / "The After Christmas Song" (2004)[7]
  • "Halloween" (2007)[7]
  • "Good People" (2019)[7]

References
  1. Gorden, Peter. "Bob Malone: Road Warrior". Berklee College of Music.
  2. Limnios, Michalis (August 21, 2012). "Bob Malone: The knight of 88 keys". Blues GR. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  3. "STORE | Bob Malone |". Bob Malone. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  4. "Bio". Bob Malone. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  5. Roos, Meghan. "Bob Malone: Mojo Deluxe Review | Blues Rock Review." Blues Rock Review RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. November 12, 2015.
  6. "Bob Malone". World Folk Music Association. 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  7. "Bob Malone: Albums". Last FM. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  8. "Bob Malone". Discogs. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
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