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Rob Grill was the lead singer, bassist, and frontman of The Grass Roots, one of the most successful pop-rock bands of the late 1960s and 1970s.
Career Highlights
- The Grass Roots had over a dozen charting singles, many with Grill’s signature vocals. Some of their biggest hits include:
- “Let’s Live for Today” (1967
- “Temptation Eyes” (1970)
- Sooner or Later” (1971)
- Grill joined the band in 1967 and remained its driving force for decades, continuing to tour under The Grass Rootsname even after the group’s mainstream success had peaked.
- He also released solo work, including the 1979 album Uprooted.
Legacy
- The Grass Roots were known for their catchy harmonies, polished production, and a style that blended folk-rock and pop with a touch of psychedelia.
- Rob Grill’s voice became the hallmark of the group’s sound.
- He toured with variations of The Grass Roots lineup well into the 2000s, keeping the music alive for new audiences.
Personal Life & Passing
- Rob Grill was born November 30, 1943 in Los Angeles.
- He was married to Nancy Grill.
- He passed away on July 11, 2011, at the age of 67, after health complications.
