Bob Tibbetts is one of the mainstays of the Hinckley Act, contributing a wonderful array of original acoustic guitar pieces.

I compose and play acoustic guitar instrumentals, which have many influences.

Whilst I have always played "fingerstyle" acoustic guitar, I have also played electric guitar in rock bands. In addition, I have always enjoyed listening to many types of music, and instruments, including the piano.

So, my guitar pieces are influenced by musical areas that include blues, jazz, folk, rock, and classical - although my music is actually none of these. I hope it is my own unique style, (which I'm afraid I don't have a name for!)

Inspiration also comes from many sources, but the main one is the sheer sound that comes off the guitar. It is a truly unique instrument - refined enough to produce a full sound, but crude enough to get a lot of feeling into in the way it is played.

In public, I play mainly at venues that specialise in acoustic music, (where people come to listen).
I have also recently released two CDs, and I have a lot more material not yet recorded.

Meanwhile, I continue to strive to find beauty and excitement in the acoustic guitar, and to present it to other music-lovers.

Further information/contact

Email: rtibbetts@idnet.com