# Robin Guy > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Robin_Guy > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Robin_Guy.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Guy > Source revision: 1356577384 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|English musician (1970–2024)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Robin Guy | image = | caption = Robin Guy performing live in 2023 | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | birth_date = {{Birth date|1970|6|14}} | birth_place = England | death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|9|8|1970|6|14}} | genre = [Rock](/source/Rock_music), [punk rock](/source/punk_rock), [heavy metal](/source/heavy_metal_music), [glam rock](/source/glam_rock) | occupation = Drummer | instrument = Drums, percussion | years_active = 1990s–2024 | website = | spouse = * {{marriage|Jessica Rush|2023|}} }} '''Robin Guy''' (14 June 1970 — 8 September 2024) was an English rock drummer known for his live performances and wide-ranging session work. He played with [Rachel Stamp](/source/Rachel_Stamp), [Sham 69](/source/Sham_69), [All About Eve](/source/All_About_Eve_(band)) and others, he also substituted for [Faith No More](/source/Faith_No_More)'s [Mike Bordin](/source/Mike_Bordin) on [Top of the Pops](/source/Top_of_the_Pops). He co-founded the band GMT alongside [Bernie Tormé](/source/Bernie_Torm%C3%A9) and [John McCoy](/source/John_McCoy_(musician)). Guy was celebrated in tribute articles following his death from [cancer](/source/cancer) in September 2024. {{cite web |title=Rockin' For Robin – A Tribute To Robin Guy |url=https://www.metaltalk.net/rockin-for-robin-a-tribute-to-robin-guy.php |website=MetalTalk |date=24 September 2024 |access-date=1 August 2025}} {{cite web |title=Tributes Paid To Robin Guy Following His Death |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/tributes-paid-to-robin-guy-following-his-death |website=LouderSound |date=13 September 2024 |access-date=1 August 2025}} ==Early life and education== Robin Guy was born on 14 June 1970 in England.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} He began playing drums in his early teenage years and cited discovering [Iron Maiden](/source/Iron_Maiden) at the age of 13 as a pivotal moment in shaping his musical direction.{{cite web |title=Robin Guy Interview |url=https://ukdrummerold.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/robin-guy-interview/ |website=UK Drummer |date=11 March 2011 |access-date=1 August 2025}} Although he took a formal drum course early on, he later expressed that his performance style evolved more through experimentation and live playing rather than formal lessons. He described adopting unconventional techniques—such as animated motion behind the kit—partly in reaction against rigid teaching methods, which he felt limited his personal expression. ==Personal Life== Guy was married to drummmer Jessica Rush after eight years together, from 2023 until his death. They were married on June 11, 2023, at Bliss Chapel, in [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada). ==Career== ===Session and touring work=== Robin Guy began working professionally as a drummer in the early 1990s. He performed and recorded with a number of UK and international rock bands across various genres. He was a member of the glam rock band [Rachel Stamp](/source/Rachel_Stamp), and also played live or recorded with acts including Sham 69, All About Eve, Bay City Rollers, Tattoo of Pain, and GMT. In addition to his work with Rachel Stamp and Sham 69, Guy also performed with bands including Violent New Breed and Ragdolls.{{cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |title=Tributes paid after Rachel Stamp and Sham 69 drummer Robin Guy dies: "A tremendously talented drummer and a lovely bloke" |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/tributes-paid-after-rachel-stamp-and-sham-69-drummer-robin-guy-dies-a-tremendously-talented-drummer-super-showman-and-a-lovely-bloke-3793546 |website=NME |date=13 September 2024 |access-date=1 August 2025}} In 1997, Guy appeared on the BBC television programme ''[Top of the Pops](/source/Top_of_the_Pops)'', standing in for Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin during a live mimed performance of the song "Ashes to Ashes".{{cite web |title=Robin Guy RIP |url=https://louderthanwar.com/robin-guy-rip/ |website=Louder Than War |date=14 September 2024 |access-date=1 August 2025}} In 2002, Guy performed as drummer in [Bruce Dickinson](/source/Bruce_Dickinson)'s touring band during a European festival series while Iron Maiden was on hiatus. The band featured Pete Friesen (guitar) and Chris Dale (bass), and appeared at events such as Wacken Open Air.{{cite web|title=List of Bruce Dickinson band members|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bruce_Dickinson_band_members|website=Wikipedia|access-date=1 August 2025}}{{circular reference|date=September 2025}}{{cite web|title=Bruce Dickinson well‑being network interview (Book of Hours)|url=https://www.bookofhours.net/beta/robinguy.htm|website=Book of Hours|access-date=1 August 2025}} Guy was a founding member of the band GMT, alongside former Gillan members Bernie Tormé and John McCoy, releasing the album Bitter & Twisted in 2006. In 2010, Guy was announced as the drummer for [Tigertailz](/source/Tigertailz) for a series of live dates, succeeding Matt Blakout.{{cite web |title=Tigertailz To Be Joined By Drummer ROBIN GUY For Upcoming Shows |date=23 August 2010 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/tigertailz-to-be-joined-by-drummer-robin-guy-for-upcoming-shows}} He performed at festivals including Hard Rock Hell and featured on the live recording *Bezerk Live – Burnin’ Fuel*.{{cite web |title=TIGERTAILZ Rejoined By Drummer ACE FINCHUM |url=https://deathscream.net/tigertailz-rejoined-by-drummer-ace-finchum/}} In October 2022, original Tigertailz vocalist Steevi Jaimz performed [Young and Crazy](/source/Young_and_Crazy_(Tigertailz_album)) live in full at a London concert. The band included Robin Guy on drums, guitarist [Kai](/source/Kai_(musician%2C_born_1993)) ([Esprit D'Air](/source/Esprit_D'Air)), and bassist Rob Lane.{{cite web |title=Original TIGERTAILZ Singer STEEVI JAIMZ To Perform Entire 'Young And Crazy' Album At One‑Off London Concert |date=9 June 2022 |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/original-tigertailz-singer-steevi-jaimz-to-perform-entire-young-and-crazy-album-at-one-off-london-concert}} ==Performance and style== Guy was noted for his energetic live drumming and theatrical stage presence. His live performances often incorporated showmanship techniques such as stick tricks and mid-performance standing, while maintaining traditional rock and punk drumming techniques. ==Teaching and clinics== Guy was also involved in music education, having taught drums at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music and delivered numerous masterclasses over the course of his career. ==Influences== In a 2024 interview with [Pearl Drums](/source/Pearl_Drums), Guy cited [Iron Maiden](/source/Iron_Maiden), [The Police](/source/The_Police), and [Adam & The Ants](/source/Adam_%26_The_Ants) as early inspirations for their "seriously original stuff". He also praised [Chad Smith](/source/Chad_Smith) ([Red Hot Chili Peppers](/source/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers)), [Vinnie Paul](/source/Vinnie_Paul) ([Pantera](/source/Pantera)), and [Ronald Bruner Jr.](/source/Ronald_Bruner_Jr.) among others. ==Death and legacy== Guy died on 8 September 2024 of cancer, announced by his wife, Jessica Rush.{{Cite web |last=Jackman |first=EmilyAnn |date=2024-09-16 |title=Highly revered and celebrated English rock drummer has died |url=https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/2024/09/highly-revered-and-celebrated-english-rock-drummer-has-died.html |access-date=2025-09-06 |website=pennlive |language=en}} Following the announcement of his death, tributes were shared across the music industry. John Robb (The Membranes) described him as "an extraordinary drummer whose power and finesse made him one of the most in demand players on the scene", particularly for his work with Rachel Stamp and All About Eve. Music critic Simon Price called him "one of those super-energetic, all-action drummers who makes every gig 20 per cent more watchable". Singer Julianne Regan also wrote that it was "such a privilege to have known him and to have had him in the band", while fans praised him as "a tremendously talented drummer", "super showman", and "an incredible force behind that kit". ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.metalarchives.com/artists/Robin_Guy/78455 Robin Guy at Metal Archives] * [https://www.discogs.com/artist/434641-Robin-Guy Robin Guy at Discogs] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Guy, Robin}} Category:1970 births Category:2024 deaths Category:20th-century English drummers Category:21st-century British drummers Category:English music educators Category:Deaths from cancer in England Category:Drum educators Category:English male drummers Category:English punk rock drummers --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Robin Guy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Guy) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Guy?action=history)). 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