Rob Duprey

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Rob Duprey
Origin United States
Genres Punk rock, rock music
Occupation(s) musician, songwriter
Instruments guitar, keyboard
Associated acts Iggy Pop
Mumps

Rob Duprey is an American rock guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter. Duprey first came to prominence as guitarist for the mid-1970s New York City underground pop band Mumps, led by Lance Loud and Kristian Hoffman. [1] Later, he worked with Iggy Pop, playing guitar on Party (1981) and co-writing the bulk of Zombie Birdhouse . [2] [3] [4] [5]

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He is currently a member of the Washington DC-area band, The Loggers, along with Stock Wilson (guitar, vocals), Vince Sanfuentes (bass), and Piers Hackley (drums).

Selected discography (as guitarist)

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References

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