Robert Rondinelli (born July 27, 1955) is an American rock drummer best known for his work with the
hard rock
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heavy metal bands
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult ( ; sometimes abbreviated BÖC or BOC) is an American rock band formed on Long Island, New York, in the hamlet of Stony Brook, in 1967.
They have sold 25 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the United States. ...
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Rainbow
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Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot is an American heavy metal music, heavy metal band founded in Los Angeles in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Kelly Garni, and vocalist Kevin DuBrow.
The original lineup featured Rhoads and Garni with lead vocalist Kevin Du ...
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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward (musician), Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. After adopting the Black Sabbath name in 1969 (the band ...
, The Lizards, The Handful, and Rondinelli. In July 2013, Rondinelli was announced as the new drummer for the
Axel Rudi Pell
Axel Rudi Pell (born 27 June 1960) is a German hard rock guitarist.
Career
Pell commenced his musical career with Steeler (German band), Steeler (1984–88) before leaving in 1988 for a solo career. During this time, he has played with such dr ...
band, replacing previous drummer
Mike Terrana
Mike Terrana (born January 21, 1960) is an American hard rock and heavy metal drummer.
Career
His first professional work was in 1984, with the MCA band Hanover Fist from Toronto, Canada. Between 1987 and 1997, he was based in Los Angeles a ...
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Rondinelli has played on subsequent albums and tours, and remains with the band.
Discography
References
External links
Black Sabbath Fan Site*
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1955 births
Living people
Musicians from Brooklyn
American heavy metal drummers
American people of Italian descent
Black Sabbath members
Blue Öyster Cult members
Quiet Riot members
Rainbow (rock band) members
20th-century American drummers
American male drummers
Riot (band) members
Warlock (band) members
Drummers from New York City