Page 6 - ION Indie Magazine JulyAugust 2020

FEATURED:

Music by Robby Lochner
“The Best Years of our Lives”

Interview by Marty Haviik

Studio Photography by Jaymz Eberly
Live Concert Photography by Marty Haviik
www.arizonathunderphotography.com

35 years ago, I walked into a tiny night club called Tequila Mockingbird outside a mall in Tucson,
AZ. My friends kept telling me about this little ole’ rock band called Roc Lochner, which had started
making a huge noise in Arizona. Ok, I’m game. I’ll check them out.

The band was already playing, and I saw this skinny kid on stage just flaming through the neck of
his guitar. I was really impressed, as his focus was not on the audience, but rather on his enjoyment
of playing his instrument. Although I briefly met him back then, I did follow his musical career. I’ve
kept in touch with Robby throughout the years and have met up with him a few times at NAMM.

Robby has performed and worked with some of the biggest rock stars out there today, including Rob
Halford, Eddie Money, Don Dokken, Appice Bros, John Parr, Herman Rarebell, Gary Barden, Tony
Martin, Spencer Davis, Bobby Kimball, Doogie White, and Alex Ligertwood. Robby has also
promoted concerts for nationals such as Sweet, Blackfoot, Appice Bros, and Jack Russell’s Great
White.

Fast forward to 2020. To date, Robby Lochner has worn many hats…guitarist, singer, songwriter,
producer, mix engineer, tour manager, and guitarist for Jack Russell's Great White. From Roc
Lochner to Dig Jelly to Jack Russell’s Great White, Robby has worked hard to get where he is at
now. It hasn’t been easy journey, but it sure has been quite the rock and roll ride for him.

I recently had the pleasure to catch up with Robby for this feature interview with ION Indie Magazine
and he brought me up to speed.