(Lead Vocals; Lead and Rhythm Guitars; Piano and Keyboards)

Robert has been a member of the group since October of 1993. After competing against 10 other vocalists for the position, he became an integral part of the song writing process. Before joining STEAL DAWN, Robert was a drummer and lead vocalist for a Los Angeles-based original rock band. During his college years, he taught himself how to play guitar and keyboards. Shortly after school, he moved to the San Diego area and began looking for a new original project. 

In 1995, Karaoke Star Magazine named Robert "Entertainer of the Year" in the Top 40 category. The following year, he won the ROCK category. Robert won the Top 40 category again in 1997! In November of 1998, Robert made it four-in-a-row by winning the Rock category, but was also named San Diego County's overall Entertainer of the Year. He performed songs like "Faithfully" (Journey), and "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" & "Dream On" (Aerosmith). It was through these contests that Robert was able to write and record parody songs for the STAR 100.7 FM morning show. In early 1999, Robert was also voted Vocalist of the Year. "I did karaoke for the fun of it, usually when we were trying to find a bass player! I never thought it would be this big, or that beneficial for my career. People see me sing karaoke and they want to come out and hear the band! That's very cool," says Robert. 

Robert has two distinct honors. First, he was the FIRST SINGER to perform the National Anthem for the San Diego Padres at the new Petco Park. He performs the anthem almost every year for the Padres.  Second, Robert entered a contest to perform the anthem for the Anaheim Ducks for their Fan Appreciation Night.  Robert was chosen to perform to a sold out Anaheim Pond!  He will be returning to perform again for the Ducks very soon! Robert has also performed for the San Diego Gulls (hockey), San Diego Flash (soccer) games and the University of San Diego basketball and baseball games.  Most anthem singers for the Padres lipsync to their pre-recorded tapes.  Robert is one of few that perform the anthem LIVE!  He hopes to also add the Arizona Diamondbacks this upcoming season!

In 2004, Robert wrote and produced his first solo album entitled "Me, Myself, I & You, Volume 1".  On that album, Robert performed all the instruments except for two guitar solos by Andrew, as well as a guest sax solo by his good friend, Jay McGuerty. The album was almost entirely recorded in his studio/office at home (except for the drums). Robert also did the artwork and CD production at home.  Quite an endeavour.

In December, 2010, Robert wrote and produced his second solo album.  Robert is releasing this album under the name ADAMS RISE.  This music is an encouraging rock album of songs devoted to his faith in God and a positive message!  And as before, Robert wrote and performed all the instruments on this album except for bass guitar on the final track (performed by another great friend, Joe Hall)!

His voice and range have been compared to Steve Perry (Journey), Sting, and Bryan Adams. Robert writes a majority of the lyrics for STEAL DAWN, as well as writing the music for many of their hits. This helps to accent his vocal style and ability, which sets the mood for the many types of songs that the group writes. Robert says, Andy and I bring out the best in each other's song writing talents, and it shows each time we come up with something together, or on our own.