Rob Math

Rob Mathes Behind-the-Scenes Music Career That Makes Stars Shine

Source: Michael Ricci
February 1, 2009

THERE was a time when 45-year-old Rob Mathes wanted to be a rock star. That never happened, for a number of reasons.

One, “I was trying too hard,” said Mr. Mathes, who, on Jan. 18, directed a small army of pop and rock luminaries at “We Are One,” the HBO-televised preinaugural celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. “Bands that are really moving and insightful and interesting — they have a different attitude, like, ‘If you want to sign on, fine. If ...
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