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Bob Rondinelli

From: Brooklyn, United States
Since: 1955–present
Releases: 0

About

Robert Rondinelli (born July 27, 1955) is an American rock drummer best known for his work with the hard rock/heavy metal bands Blue Öyster Cult, Rainbow, Quiet Riot, Black Sabbath, The Lizards, The Handful, and Rondinelli. In July 2013, Rondinelli was announced as the new drummer for the Axel Rudi Pell band, replacing previous drummer Mike Terrana. Rondinelli has played on subsequent albums and tours, and remains with the band.

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Member of

Rainbow 1980–1984
Doro 1988–1989 membranophone
Quiet Riot 1991–1993 drums (drum set)
Black Sabbath 1993–1996 drums (drum set)
Blue Öyster Cult 1997–2004
Riot V 2000–2002 drums (drum set)
Axel Rudi Pell 2013–now drums (drum set)
Rondinelli now
The Sign now membranophone
The Dali Gaggers now drums (drum set)
Sun Red Sun now

Links

Social

Twitter

Reference

Collaboration

Emerald Sabbath

Sibling

Teddy Rondinelli now

Teacher

Mark Edwards now

Also known as

Bobby Rondenelli · Bobby Rondinelli · Robert Rondinelli

Identifiers

MusicBrainz: a858b8c6-d0f7-413d-8b5e-511ea74013fc

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 5 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.