Bob Malone

BOB MALONE has toured the world as a solo artist for over two decades and has been the touring and recording keyboardist with ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty since 2011. He is also a busy session musician, and has recorded with Ringo Starr, Avril Lavigne, Bob Seger, and many others. His recording of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was the featured theme in the Illumination/Universal movie trailers for The Grinch, heard by millions on YouTube and in theaters. Bob combines unforgettable songwriting with a one-of-a-kind hybrid of rock, blues, and New Orleans R&B, delivered with high-energy piano virtuosity and a voice all his own.

Born and raised in New Jersey and now living in Los Angeles, Bob’s busy tour schedule as a solo artist has included sets at Umbria Jazz Festival (ITALY), Glastonbury Music Festival (UK), Long Beach Bayou Festival (US), Blue Mountains Music Festival (AU), Cincy Blues Festival (US), Umbria Jazz Week (CHINA) - plus headlining shows at Iridium (NYC), Garry Marshall Theatre (L.A.), 606 Club (LONDON), Dazzle Jazz & Blues (DENVER), Walker Theatre at Clay Ctr. For The Arts (CHARLESTON, WV), The Royal Room (SEATTLE), Biscuits & Blues (SAN FRANCISCO). He’s been featured twice at WWOZ Piano Night at House Of Blues New Orleans.

Malone’s 2015 Mojo Deluxe album went to #1 on the Independent British Blues Broadcasters (IBBA) radio chart, was one of the top 100 most played CDs on the Roots Music Report radio charts, and top 15 on the Relix/Jambands charts. his 2016 Mojo Live DVD was premiered exclusively by Relix, and a 2018 CD version was released in Europe by Appaloosa Records. His latest single “Good People” has seen impressive YouTube and social media views, plus national airplay including 88.5 KCSN Los Angeles and WFUV New York. That song will be included on Bob’s new album will be out in this spring.

Bob Malone’s music has been heard on NCIS New Orleans, Entertainment Tonight and many other shows. He has written symphony orchestra scores for Voices of Classic Soul (ex-Temptations, Four Tops, Platters, Drifters) and arranged big band and strings for a recording by Avril Lavigne for the Hallmark Channel. His piano playing has been featured on the hit Netflix series Lucifer.

As a member of John Fogerty’s band, Bob has played with Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Billy Gibbons, Jimmy Buffett, and Allen Toussaint. Tour dates have included New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Byron Bay Blues Festival (AU), Bospop (NL), Radio City Music Hall, and The Hollywood Bowl. Television appearances include Good Morning America, The View, and The Late Show With David Letterman.

Bob is endorsed by Kurzweil Music Systems, QSC Audio, Hammond Organ, Cordial Cables, and Sound Lab in-ear Monitors.