Robert Kakaha (born March 5, 1970), also known as Bob Zilla, is an American musician who is the bassist for rock band Hush Money.[1] He is best known as the former bassist of heavy metal bands Damageplan and Hellyeah.[2]
Bob Kakaha | |
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.jpg) Kakaha performing with Hellyeah in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Kakaha |
| Also known as | "Bob Zilla" |
| Born | March 5, 1970 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Bass |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Formerly of | |
Life and career
editKakaha was raised in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.[citation needed] He met Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott through tattooing. He also played with the rap rock band Hellafied Funk Crew, with Shadow Reichenstein, and Vanilla Ice.
Damageplan
editIn 2003, the Abbott Brothers formed Damageplan after Pantera's breakup. Kakaha played bass, and former Halford guitarist Patrick Lachman on vocals. Damageplan recorded one album, New Found Power, which was released in February 2004. On December 8, 2004, Dimebag Darrell was shot onstage by former US marine Nathan Gale in Damageplan's tour at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. Damageplan was split up after the death of Dimebag Darrell.
Hellyeah
editThree years later, Kakaha joined Hellyeah after original bassist Jerry Montano was dismissed from the band for violent behavior. Kakaha was brought in to play bass guitar on tour for all of 2007.
On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Kakaha had parted ways with the band.[3]
Hush Money
editIn January 2015,[4] Kakaha joined Hush Money, a rock band from Dallas, Texas.[1]
Personal life
editKakaha is a resident of Dallas, Texas, where he tattoos at Cedar Springs Tattoo in Oak Lawn, Dallas.[5]
Discography
editDamageplan
edit- New Found Power (2004)
Hellyeah
edit- Stampede (2010)
- Band of Brothers (2012)
References
edit- ^ a b "HUSH MONEY". Facebook. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ "It's Official: Former Damageplan Bassist Joins Hellyeah". Blabbermouth.net. May 15, 2007. Archived from the original on October 1, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ "HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Announces 'Blood For Blood' Album Details". Blabbermouth.net. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
- ^ "HUSH MONEY". Facebook. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ "Cedar Springs Tattoo". Cedar Springs Tattoo. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
External links
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- hellyeahband.com
- damageplan.com (archived)
- damageplan.net (archived)