Interview With Bassist Elliott Dean Rubinson of Michael Schenker Group, Uli Jon Roth & Dean Guitars CEO and DDrum

February 26, 2015 

By Londa R. Marks | Interviews

Published By Rock Legend News, Firenze, Italy and

Tempi Dispari.it, Rome, Italy

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Elliott Dean Rubinson, owner of Dean Guitars, CEO of Armadillo Enterprises, Luna guitars and Ddrum also plays bass for Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth, Craig Goldy, Vinnie Moore and Michael Angelo. This is an interview with Londa R. Marks for publication with Tempi-Dispari; Rome, Italy’s source for rock music news and the arts culture.

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Rock Legend News: Is there someone who has inspired you more than anyone else and has this affected your approach to music; or what exactly has been your approach to music? 

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Elliott Dean Rubinson: “Growing up I was very inspired by aggressive bass players like Jack Bruce and Time Bogert. I have always taken a more ‘out front approach’ to bass playing and especially loved the high register along with very solid low end to hold the band together and give the guitarist I'm supporting a solid bed to play over. Of course McCartney and guys like Glenn Hughes were always standouts.” 

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Rock Legend News: Founded in 1977 and for almost 40 years the Dean brand has been synonymous with rock and metal music. What is the secret to Dean Guitar’s desirability and success? 

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Elliott Dean Rubinson: “The decision to take Dean Guitars to a full line company was the start of its major success. Having entry level guitars and basses as well as high end great playing imports and then of course our USA custom shop has attracted so many players to the brand. We even have great success with bluegrass instruments. Having myself, the CEO out on the road touring with Uli Jon Roth, Vinnie Moore, Michael Schenker, Michael Angelo or Craig Goldy adds a lot of credibility to Dean Guitars.”

Rock Legend News: Musicians like Dave Mustaine, Michael Angelo Batio, Brett Michaels and Michael Schenker have