The words Maverick and Independent were invented for people like Rob
Renfro. For over 15 years, he's lived outside the lines, shunning
Nashville, Los Angeles and New York. Turning down multiple major label
recording deals, and opting instead to retain his privacy and all
creative control over his endeavors. Keeping what he calls his
"Freedom."
Freedom meaning the room to grow and evolve without labels, nor the
constraints of the genre. Rob adds, "What if I wake up tomorrow and
want to do a Jazz fusion album but was signed as an Alternative act to
a major label?" Rob has parlayed his diverse interest into a level of
success that suits him perfectly. Selling countless units on every
continent music is sold. But still managing to maintain his privacy.
If you think you've heard the name Rob Renfro before, you're probably
right. He's been featured on MTV news and specials, BMI sponsored
television programs, and he has won numerous songwriting awards and
contests. One of his "faux" groups, The Trailer Park Gangstas, has
attained cult-like underground following with their hilarious adult
oriented comedy material including the acclaimed "Backwoods Love" which
paved the way for all adult oriented trailer trash comedy that has
followed. Rob's been called into the studio for several major label
recording acts, working in anonymity and usually charging only a sushi
or steak dinner for his time and services. His name frequently turns up
in the "special thanks" credits for independent bands and musical acts.
Collaborating with long time friend and New York Film Academy graduate
Scott Bruneau, Rob's latest creative venture has been delving into the
world of filmmaking. Having recently completed their first short film,
"Everybody Goes Home," Rob and Scott look to a bright future. With more
involved projects on the way, including a feature length mock-umentary
titled "Eight Cent" about a day in the life of fictional rapper Tupac
Earnhardt, one can only imagine an even greater success story in the
making. And of course, Rob plans on retaining the same independent
spirit with his films that he has with music over the years. Doing it
his way, on his terms.
After becoming ill on the set Rob was forced to postpone his feature
film about the war in Iraq titled "Degrees Of Losing". A magnificent
cast had been assembled.
Since his recovery Rob has done some soul searching and is currently
training for mixed martial arts competition while maintaining his
musical career. He expects to return to films full force by 2012.
