Rob Grill – Rock Sugar (1979)

Posted by admin on May 10th, 2010 and filed under anthology records | 25 Comments »

One of the most listened to voices on radio from the mid 1960s through the early 1970s
belongs to The Grass Roots lead vocalist, Rob Grill.
Now, nearly 30 years later, one of the most recognized voices on Classic Rock stations
(one of the strongest formats in radio today) continues to be that of Rob Grill. During all
that time, Rob Grill and The Grass Roots have averaged over 100 live performances each
year.
Rob is a native of Hollywood, California where he attended Hollywood High School.
Soon after graduation, Rob began working at American Recording Studios with some of
his musician friends; Cory Wells and John Kay who later formed 3 Dog Night
Steppenwolf, respectively. Convinced to start his own band, Rob and 3 others formed
The Grass Roots. Teaming up with mega-hit producer Steve Barri (The Mamas & The
Papas, Tommy Roe, Four Tops and Dusty Springfield), The Grass Roots went on to
chart 29 singles; 13 of which went gold followed by 2 gold albums and 1 platinum
album. Their CD, The Grass Roots Anthology on Rhino Records, was released in 1993
and remains a strong seller today.
Here are some impressive facts about The Grass Roots:
1. In the entire history of Rock n Roll, only 9 bands (including The Beatles) have
charted more hits on Billboards Hot 100 than The Grass Roots.
2. The Grass Roots have appeared on over 50 national television shows including,
The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams,
Sonny & Cher, Good Morning America, VH1 Hit-Makers, MTV, and a
record 16 times on Dick Clarks American Bandstand.
3. The Grass Roots hold the all-time attendance record for a one act, US concert of
600,000 people on July 4th, 1982 in Washington, DC.
4. During a 6-year period (1967-1972) The Grass Roots set a record for being on the
Billboard charts an unbelievable 307 straight weeks!
5. The Grass Roots have sold over 20 million records worldwide.
While not in the midst of touring, Rob spends his time off at home in central Florida with
his wife, Nancy, a local radio personality. When touring, Rob sounds stronger today than
he did when he recorded all those great Grass Roots hits. Combine that with the Bands
sincere appreciation for all their fans and you have a show that is filled with solid gold
hits, solid entertainment, and memories that will not soon be forgotten!

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25 Responses

  1. costassub Says:

    @ …
    @ThePaokagainstallg4
    xaxaxaxaxaxaxaxa kalo!

  2. nazgul1972 Says:

    kai gamo re boys ti …
    kai gamo re boys ti komatara ti anamnisis

  3. wdb203 Says:

    Kommatara apo tis …
    Kommatara apo tis liges !!! Se ola mou ta party to paizo ;)

  4. alecdoctor Says:

    Greek Immortals…
    Greek Immortals…

  5. susanvcyoung Says:

    i watch this show …
    i watch this show at 30rockepisodes . org

  6. skilski2003 Says:

    hoozer23: That is …
    hoozer23: That is Annie McLoone singing with Rob.

  7. hoozer23 Says:

    Anybody knows who …
    Anybody knows who is singing with Rob Grill (i think a woman)? Nice song !!

  8. 60migmag Says:

    If anybody knew the …
    If anybody knew the coverversion from Ricky Shayne. The gratest voice all over and the sexiest song… The better version is the german!

  9. calligal55 Says:

    Geez I love this …
    Geez I love this guy’s singing!! Saw the Grass Roots in l971!! Still listen to them to this day!! Thanx for the post!! :-D

  10. orxideaa Says:

    sexiest song ever.. …
    sexiest song ever….

  11. ThePaokagainstallg4 Says:

    etsi re
    etsi re

  12. k4teo Says:

    ta spaei i …
    ta spaei i kommatara
    93.1 :-)

  13. k4teo Says:

    paokara leme …
    paokara leme arrostia

  14. sforaris Says:

    Eixa ki ego to Hits …
    Eixa ki ego to Hits 5, alla den to thumamai ekei. pantos to kommati einai super!

  15. daspudster01 Says:

    Still sounding …
    Still sounding great Rob congrats…

  16. ugly11274 Says:

    poso kairo to …
    poso kairo to psaxno …ita sti 1 kaserta pou agorasa k to thimame san oneiro ..kati san hits 5 legotan malon …teleioooooo

  17. GHI8 Says:

    mipws tlk o rob …
    mipws tlk o rob exei ellinikes rizes xaxaxaxaa

  18. TheTazmaniangel Says:

    dose treleeeeeeeeeee
    dose treleeeeeeeeeee

  19. Michaisi Says:

    M aresei pou …
    M aresei pou entypwsiazomaste meta3y mas otan eimaste oloi Ellhnes se 3eno video! xaxa

  20. SoulisMafia Says:

    93.1 akoute oloi?:D
    93.1 akoute oloi?:D

  21. niotheros Says:

    ta spaei to kommati …
    ta spaei to kommati!!!!!

  22. MsAngeldream Says:

    ta spaei….!!!
    ta spaei….!!!

  23. guilhem1 Says:

    This is it…so …
    This is it…so good, rock sugar at its best. Thx for this masterpiece….

  24. xgreco100 Says:

    pame re robbbbbbbb

    pame re robbbbbbbb
    rock sugar!!!

  25. barboutsala08 Says:

    auto na legetai!
    auto na legetai!

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