Planet of Sound (no.9)

Name: Robin Banks
Birthdate: 25th August 1985
Instruments: Guitar / Bass / Keyboards
Affiliations: Dire Tribe / Demon Flower
Bio: Robin is the daughter of a single mother: Her father, disappeared when Robin was at a young age and has never been seen since. As such, her childhood has been fraught with feeling different to the others around her and building up resentment. During high school, she built up a reputation for being difficult to work with amongst students and teachers alike, even to the point of being dubbed ‘The Ice Queen’. Eventually dropping out of school, Robin entered a rebellious phase where she became a goth, bought clothing to match her nickname, and listened to The Cure, Joy Division and Nick Cave. Inspired by this music, Robin got her act together and applied for a proper musical education - studying the ins and out of musical theory.

Eventually, Robin coming out the other side a talented multi-instrumentalist, proficient in guitar, bass and keyboard. In time, she caught the attention of Spike and invited to join Demon Flower. Since then, Robin and Spike became good friends.And as the star of Demon Flower began to rise, Spike began to rely upon Robin’s musical expertise and suggestions.

At first Robin was the replacement bass player for Jasmine but when Jasmine and Rock left, Robin became part of a brains trust that Spike often deferred to for song writing and band decisions. And when Jasmine eventually returned, Robin deferred bass duties for the guitar and keyboard.
As part of the Planet of Sound collective, Robin is still the same Ice Queen and, along with Evan, part of the brains trust that works with Spike. She is also known for defusing arguments on tour. Robin as all too aware that Spike considers her too valuable to let go but is too loyal to walk out on him – after all, who’d be stupid enough to walk away from the rock star lifestyle?
Robin is also known for bass duties in the Dire Tribe during her downtime.