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Robert Gambino dies
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 11 July 2017
Tour and production manager Robert Gambino died last month, his family has confirmed. He was 63.
Entering the live music industry in the 1970s, Gambino worked with a variety of artists over his career, including Michael Jackson, Prince, The Specials, UB40 and Wet Wet Wet. He also worked as Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi’s assistant and managed Musical Youth.
More recently he worked as Production Manager at Sheffield International Venues – which operates Sheffield Arena and Sheffield City Hall, among other venues – and assisted a number of local festivals.
In a statement, Gambino’s family told CMU: “Robert had two big loves in his life: his family and music. Very often the two overlapped over the last 35 years, as not only have his wife and sons worked in the industry but Robert was also so popular and well-respected that many of his colleagues became great friends”.
“We have been overwhelmed by the huge number of touching and supportive messages that we have received from so many of Robert’s friends in the industry around the world since he passed unexpectedly two weeks ago and would like to thank everyone for their wishes”.
They continued: “Robert commanded respect from all who met him and also had the biggest heart. His presence and passion will live on forever in the soul music that he listened to and the many memories that he made with his family, industry colleagues and friends”.
Gambino is survived by his wife and three sons. His funeral will take place today at Redditch Crematorium.
