Rob Morgan
Rob Morgan | |
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| File:Morgan performing at a music festival in 2018.jpg Morgan performing at a music festival in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | therobmorgan |
| Born | July 21, 1985 |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | Bass, Synth Bass, Music Director |
| Associated acts | Owl City, Jeff Deyo |
| Website | www.therobmorgan.com |
Robert Douglas Morgan (born 21 July 1985) is an American bassist, music director, writer, and podcast host. He is best known for his work as bassist and music director of the electronic band Owl City.[1]
Early life[edit]
Robert Douglas Morgan, the oldest child of Kletus and Beth Morgan, was born on a US Military base in Jacksonville, Florida on 21 July 1985. His father was in the United States Navy and his mother was a nurse.
At the age of 5, Morgan’s family moved back to Nebraska where he grew up and started playing bass at the age of 14.[1]
Musical career[edit]
After high school, Morgan moved to Minneapolis, MN to study music performance under Ian Allison[2] at North Central University and toured throughout the United States playing bass for the school's prestigious touring band, “One Accord.”
After four years of undergraduate study in Music Performance, Morgan left North Central University to play bass on the road with Gotee Recording artist Jeff Deyo. In a 2018 interview, Morgan said, “The thing about Jeff Deyo is that he's the same on stage and off. It's my time with him that transformed me from a guy who plays bass into a professional touring musician. He's a master at his craft and demanded the same excellence from the guys playing with him... Yeah, Jeff really taught us what it meant to show up every night and perform on the highest level.”[3]
In 2014, Morgan was brought on to play synth bass, electric bass, music director and background vocals for the electronic band Owl City.[1]
The Podcast[edit]
—Rob Morgan[4]
In the spring of 2017, after returning from a tour throughout Asia with Owl City Morgan released his Podcast, “Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person.” The first episode, “How the hell did we end up here?” (Feat. Dawnl Ojeda) was released on May 2nd for free. Since then, the show has become highly successful, amassing a worldwide audience.[1]
On his podcast, Morgan sits down with guests on location,[5] over drinks, with inspiring guests, all over the world to find out “who they are, and what he can learn from them.”
Musical equipment[edit]
Touring Gear[edit]
—Rob Morgan[6]
Morgan was endorsed by Lakland from 2007 to 2011.[7] when he switched to Fender.
For the rest of his career, he has been mainly known for using various Fender Precision, Jazz, and Starcaster basses.
Morgan’s basses include:
- Fender Precision Bass
- Fender Jazz Bass
- Fender Starcaster Bass
- Lakland 44-64 Jazz Bass
- Kala Brand Uke Bass
- Guild Starfire Semi-Hollowbody
Morgan’s touring synth basses include:
- Moog “Little Phatty” Stage ii
- Moog Voyager
- Novation Bass Station
- microKORG
For amplification, Morgan started out on Aguilar Amplification Bass amplifier and later switched to using Fender amplifiers.
- Aguilar DB 751 bass amp
- Aguilar DB 810 cabs
- Fender Super Bassman bass amp
- Fender Bassman 410 and 810 cabs
Endorsements[edit]
Morgan is endorsed by:[8]
- Fender
- Aguilar
- Fender
- Dunlop
- Alclair (In-Ear Monitors)
- D’Addario (strings)
- Malekko (pedals)
- Kala Brand
- Keith McMillen Instruments
- Zvex Effects
- Levy’s Straps and Cases
- SKB Cases
- Souldier Straps
- Tech 21
Personal life[edit]
On 13 October 2012, Morgan married his wife, Sarah (Hofer) Morgan. When he's not on tour, they can be found traveling regularly throughout Europe or at their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[6]
Morgan’s wife Sarah makes regular appearances in the intros of his podcast, “Rob Morgan Is A Curious Person”[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Erica Rivera (January 17, 2018). "Owl City bassist Rob Morgan has a few questions for you". CITY PAGES. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Question 6 // What makes someone an "influencer"? (feat. Ian Allison)" (Podcast). Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ↑ Behind The Band (2018)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "A Guide To Buying Cheap Flights". The Curious Pod (Podcast). Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ↑ "Recording locations of the podcast: "Rob Morgan Is A Curios Person"". Google Maps. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "About Rob Morgan - www.therobmorgan.com". Retrieved 2019-02-13.
- ↑ "Artist list". Retrieved 9 July 2013.
- ↑ "Endorsements". www.therobmorgan.com. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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